Droevig nieuws van de vrij nieuwe studio Ascendant. Ongeveer 45% van het aantal werknemers wordt op straat gezet. Dat is opvallend, want deze studio kwam nog enkele weken geleden met de verhaalgedreven magic shooter Immortals of Aveum.
Ongeveer 45% van het aantal werknemers is blijkbaar niet nodig voor het realiseren van een volgende game. Om hoeveel werknemers het precies gaat is niet bekend. Ascendant CEO Bret Robbins vraagt andere studio’s met open posities om contact op te nemen met Ascendant Studio’s zodat werknemers overgezet kunnen worden.
Immortals of Aveum is verkrijgbaar voor de PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S en Xbox Series X. De game heeft een prijskaartje van €59,99.
Je kan Immortals of Aveum hier kopen.
Volledig bericht over de ontslagronde bij Ascendent Studios
“Today, we are heartbroken as we part ways with friends and colleagues at Ascendant Studios – about 45% of our team. This was a painfully difficult, but necessary decision that was not made lightly; nevertheless, we have to make this adjustment now that Immortals of Aveum has shipped. We are supporting those affected in every way we can, including comprehensive severance packages and job placement assistance, as well as support services for those who remain. If your studio is looking for proven UE5 artists and engineers, please reach out and let us know so we can introduce you to some incredibly talented game devs.
“I am so proud of what our independent development team has accomplished with Immortals of Aveum. Together we’ve created a new AAA studio, a new IP, on new technology, during an era of our industry when that is exceedingly rare. We’ve poured our passion into Immortals, while wearing our hearts on our sleeves. The studio will continue to work that way as we support the development of this game and our Immortals IP moving forward with future updates and offers.
“To my team reading this message, especially those leaving us, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your invaluable contributions to Ascendant’s culture and your tremendous impact on bringing Immortals of Aveum to life. We wish you nothing but success in the next chapter of your careers. Please stay in touch.”
