Posted 9/14/2023, 6:45:30 PM
Immortals of Aveum developer Ascendant Studios lays off nearly half its staff after game's mixed reception
- Immortals of Aveum creator Ascendant Studios has laid off nearly half of its staff.
- Workers estimated the studio previously employed 80-100 people; around 40 were laid off.
- Layoffs announced by CEO Bret Robbins on Thursday.
- Former worker said poor sales of Immortals of Aveum cited for layoffs, called necessary to keep studio running.
- Immortals of Aveum released Aug. 22 on PS5, PC, Xbox Series X; published by EA as an EA Original.
- Game received mixed reviews from critics on release.