Layoffs Hit Ballistic Moon Before Until Dawn Remake Launch

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It’s troubling news that, despite the Until Dawn remake not being scheduled for release until October, Ballistic Moon, the studio responsible for it, has already faced layoffs. Although Ballistic Moon hasn’t issued an official statement, several developers have updated their LinkedIn profiles to reflect that they have been terminated. Cassy Cornish mentioned that, like many in the unpredictable gaming industry, she is unfortunately experiencing redundancy. Similarly, Harry Williams expressed his regret over being laid off as a Technical Designer after dedicating two years to the Until Dawn 2024 project, while also voicing his appreciation for his time at the company.

At this time, no other team members have reported layoffs, but this situation adds to the broader trend of substantial job losses in the gaming sector over the past year. Ballistic Moon, founded a few years ago with input from a former Supermassive Games developer, is preparing to release its first title with the Until Dawn remake. The game is slated for launch on October 4, though it remains uncertain how these recent staffing changes might affect the release or the studio’s operations.

In a similar situation, Ouka Studios, the creator of Visions of Mana, is also encountering problems. Despite the game’s recent launch on Thursday, the studio is scheduled to shut down the following day. This scenario raises concerns about the possibility of other studios facing similar premature closures and layoffs in the near future.