Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios announces layoffs and closure of two studios
Avalanche Studios, the developer of Just cause series, has made job cuts in its workforce and is closing two of its studios. The announcement comes from a statement shared on the company’s website, where Avalanche announced the closure of its New York and Montreal offices. These studio closures mean Avalanche has laid off 50 employees […]
Avalanche Studios, the developer of Just cause series, has made job cuts in its workforce and is closing two of its studios.
The announcement comes from a statement shared on the company’s website, where Avalanche announced the closure of its New York and Montreal offices.
These studio closures mean Avalanche has laid off 50 employees in total, representing about 9% of its global workforce.
“This is an exceptionally difficult decision, but we believe it is necessary to ensure a stable and sustainable future for the company,” Avalanche said.
“Our goal now is to support all Avalanchers during this difficult time. We are grateful for the invaluable contributions of those who leave us and remain committed to creating incredible gaming experiences for our players.”
With the closure of New York and Montreal, Avalanche now has three remaining offices around the world, including Stockholm, Malmö and Liverpool.
The two office closures are the most recent to occur at Avalanche in the company’s two-decade history. The Montreal office opened its doors only eight months ago, in October 2023, and the New York office, in June 2022.
The company gave no details on how it would help those affected by the layoffs.
Avalanche is currently working on development Smuggling in collaboration with Xbox game Studios, a cooperative game set in the fictional world of 1970s Bayan. The project was first announced in 2021 and is set to release on Xbox series X|S, Xbox game Pass, and PC.
We’ve seen a huge increase in layoffs in the video game industry over the past year. More recently, Lords of the Fallen Publisher CI Games has laid off 30 employees despite its “best year” ever in terms of revenue.
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