Oh man, it’s a tough time for Deck Nine. The talented team behind our favorite Life is Strange series and The Expanse: A Telltale Series has just announced more layoffs. It’s like a punch to the gut when you hear about such news, right?
According to their LinkedIn statement, these cuts were made due to the harsh realities of the current gaming industry climate. It’s so disheartening when studios that create such amazing stories face these struggles.
Remember earlier this year when they laid off about 20% of their workforce? Yeah, that was back in February! Now, here we are again with more uncertainty hanging over their heads. Deck Nine’s CEO Mark Lyons shared a heartfelt message during this challenging time. He said, “Today, we are sad to share the news that we must say goodbye to some of our talented team members.” It’s never easy saying goodbye to people who pour their hearts into creating magic for us gamers.
He continued with appreciation for everyone who contributed to their projects: “This was an extremely difficult decision and reflects the challenging times many companies in our industry are currently facing.” You can feel his sincerity through those words.
Game developer Farhan Noor has been tracking job cuts across the industry since early last year and estimates that around 14,600 employees have lost their jobs this year alone. That’s a staggering number! The gaming world feels smaller and more fragile than ever before.
