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- The developer behind Greedfall, Spider Games, will be laying off employees soon.
- The downsizing will impact animation and rig teams the most.
- The studio is currently working on a full release for Greedfall 2 and another unannounced project.
Layoffs are becoming a daily practice in the gaming industry, while corporations cut down on running costs and executives become richer every day. Xbox was hit hard recently as studios were shut down, but that’s just the beginning of what’s to come next.
Following suit with the rest of the industry, Spider Games, the developers behind Greedfall, have also decided to lay off employees.
Why it matters: Layoffs have a significant impact on the gaming industry, as many talented individuals are rendered jobless and ambitious projects are put on hold. If this continues, the gaming landscape will never be the same as before.
As stated by the studio’s lead animator, Erwan Perrin, Spider Games will implement a layoff plan, primarily affecting the animation and rig teams. The number of employees affected by this decision is unknown.
Currently, the studio is working on Greedfall 2, which is available in early access for now. A full release was slated for 2025, with a possible arrival in September at the earliest.
Aside from Greedfall 2, they’re working on an unannounced project. The studio utilizes its in-house Silk engine, which has shown great potential for a relatively small studio.
It’s unknown how these layoffs will impact Spider Games’ upcoming slate, but we’ll find out soon after an official word from the developers. Still, expect production on future projects to take a significant hit after this.
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