Overview

• A recent internal review at 2K Games flagged narrative issues in the upcoming BioShock 4, prompting executives to call for a comprehensive overhaul.
• Cloud Chamber studio head Kelley Gilmore was removed and creative director Hogarth de la Plante was reassigned after the project failed the review.
• 2K Games has launched a narrative revamp and production reset to redefine the sequel’s storyline and development path.
• Plans for a remake of the original BioShock were canceled earlier this year as resources shift toward the mainline project.
• Employees were urged to boost agility and efficiency in an all-hands meeting, raising concerns about potential layoffs as 2K presses for tighter operations.