UPDATE 03/09/2024: In a post on LinkedIn, the studio acknowledged the layoffs, saying “As the games industry continues to face complex challenges, we at Ballistic Moon are confronted with some difficult realities. It is with deep regret and a heavy heart that we must make the tough decision to significantly scale down our team to secure the future of our studio. This comes after our development of Until Dawn for PS5 and PC.”
The statement goes on to express the gratitude the studio has towards those it is letting go, and even apologizes for the reality that this layoff will significantly impact the lives of those being let go.
It also affirms that the studio is focused on supporting the launch of the coming Until Dawn remake.
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Ballistic Moon, the studio behind the upcoming PS5 version of Until Dawn, has reportedly issued a number of redundancies at the company just over a month before the game comes out.
The company hasn’t made any format announcement on the layoffs, but two former developers have come forward on social media to confirm they have been laid off.
One ex-dev, Cassy Cornish, wrote on LinkedIn, “Like many others in this wonderful but turbulent industry, I am sadly being made redundant from my role as a Junior Game Designer at Ballistic Moon.”
Meanwhile, Harry Williams confirmed he had been laid off, writing “After two ex[c]iting years working on the wonderful Until Dawn 2024 at Ballistic Moon, I am unfortunately being made redundant as a Technical Designer. I’ve loved working with everyone at BM and hope I cross paths with members of that family in future projects!”
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Until Dawn hits PS5 on October 4, 2024.
[Source – Eurogamer]