Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics has laid off 17 workers.
The Embracer-owned studio mentioned the layoffs are “not a mirrored image of the dedication or capability of these affected” however will assist the corporate realign to fulfill its “present enterprise wants.”
“We acknowledge how painful this final result is for these impacted and we’re supporting them with transition packages and alternative outreach,” reads a short assertion shared on Linkedin.
“Crystal Dynamics stays dedicated to pushing the boundaries of constructing nice video games. This modification doesn’t alter our present undertaking plans.”
It is unclear whether or not any particular tasks or departments have been impacted by the cuts.
Crystal Dynamics is at the moment engaged on the following entry within the Tomb Raider franchise, which is being in-built Unreal Engine 5 and will probably be revealed by Amazon Video games.
It might signify the primary main launch for the studio because it was acquired by Swedish conglomerate and layoff service provider Embracer Group in 2022.
The studio can be co-developing the upcoming Good Darkish reboot alongside The Initiative.
Embracer bought Crystal Dynamics from Sq. Enix alongside different studios together with Eidos-Montreal, Sq. Enix Montreal in a deal value $300 million. It additionally purchased the rights to key franchises like Deus Ex, Thief, and Tomb Raider.
After finishing that deal, Embracer embarked upon a widespread restructuring program that resulted in mass layoffs, studio closures, notable divestments, and undertaking cancellations.
That seemingly included a spherical of job cuts at Crystal Dynamics in 2023.
Sport Developer has reached out to Embracer for extra details about the most recent redundancies.
