2023-08-31 10:36:56
Blackbird Interactive, the developer behind upcoming strategy game Homeworld 3, has announced that it has laid off more than 40 employees after several of its projects were cancelled. The news was first picked up by a LinkedIn post from Blackbird Interactive technical artist James Marshall. IGN later confirmed that 41 employees had been laid off. The developer’s statement read: “This week we had to take the unfortunate step of laying off some friends. This year has been very difficult for the industry as a whole. As a result, we canceled several unannounced projects and were forced to say goodbye to our 41 yesterday. team members. As an independent studio, Blackbird Interactive has always been a tight-knit team. Our priority is to help those affected move on to the next stage of their careers. We offer a range of extended benefits and severance packages to support Help ease this transition. Any announced projects will not be impacted by this move and we will continue to deliver these games. It doesn’t look like Homeworld 3 development will be impacted by these layoffs, but given how many we’ve seen this year Staff are out of work in the game, and it seems like a tough time for many.
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