Overview

• Ascendant Studios has furloughed the majority of its staff, with estimates suggesting around 30 people affected.
• The furloughs follow a series of layoffs where 45% of the staff were let go seven months ago due to low sales of Immortals of Aveum.
• Ascendant has not issued an official statement, and details on the exact number of staff affected remain unclear.
• The studio's financial troubles began after the poorly received launch of Immortals of Aveum, which saw significant competition and technical issues.
• Despite attempts to boost sales, the game's performance has not met expectations, impacting the studio's operational capacity.