Embracer, the parent company of Neverwinter developer Cryptic Studios, has made layoffs at the studio. Several current and former staffers have confirmed a 'reduction in force.' The layoffs at Cryptic Studios are part of a larger trend in the game industry, with both successful games and simultaneous layoffs. The layoffs also affect Bungie, the developer of Destiny 2, as they hope to turn their troubled fortunes around. Meanwhile, Cocoon, one of the best games of 2023, is praised for its complex puzzles and world-building.
Star Trek Online developer Cryptic Studios is the latest to lay off employees. https://t.co/ftrTeFjLf6
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The layoffs hover over Destiny 2 and its upcoming expansion The Final Shape as Bungie hopes to turn its recently troubled fortunes around. https://t.co/7YNFGduewF https://t.co/QYQLyH6Lrh
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Embracer's implosion continues as Star Trek Online developer Cryptic Studios lays off employees. https://t.co/T4YKJNNjgT
Several current and former Cryptic staffers have confirmed there has been a "reduction in force." https://t.co/buGR9c1i0T https://t.co/iNkOFOAfFt
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Embracer makes layoffs at Neverwinter developer Cryptic Studios Several current and former staffers have confirmed there has been a "reduction in force" at the studio https://t.co/buGR9c1i0T https://t.co/6oC9wfGVGi
Mental staircases and paradoxical suitcases: Crafting the world-hopping puzzles of Cocoon "I think I've got to a point where I evaluate puzzles on more parameters than just 'is this challenging?'" https://t.co/5eGelpCtfe https://t.co/tZPre7Ejhg