Alleged Layoffs Affecting Half of Studio Staff Amid Development Challenges
Black Forest Games, a studio under the Embracer Group umbrella known for developing the Destroy All Humans! remake and its sequel, Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed, is reportedly undergoing significant workforce reductions. Reports suggest that approximately 50% of the studio’s staff has been affected by these layoffs.
As of the previous year, Black Forest Games, a subsidiary of THQ Nordic, reportedly had around 110 employees. Sources familiar with the situation have indicated that the layoffs primarily targeted lower-ranking staff, while creative directors and most if not all, managers are said to have retained their positions.
The studio is currently engaged in the development of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game inspired by The Last Ronin comic series. The reported layoffs coincide with broader industry trends, indicating a series of workforce reductions affecting various gaming companies in 2024.
According to reports from Kotaku, a well-known gaming news outlet, the layoffs at Black Forest Games are part of a broader trend within the gaming industry. Further details regarding the situation and any official statements from the studio or Embracer Group may provide additional context to the reported workforce reductions.