Overview

• Ascendant Studios, developer of Immortals of Aveum, has furloughed the majority of its remaining staff, following a significant layoff six months ago.
• The furloughs come shortly after the studio announced updates and work on new projects, surprising both fans and industry observers.
• Affected employees will retain their positions but face reduced or no work hours, and are ineligible for severance pay, though benefits remain intact.
• The studio previously laid off about 45% of its workforce due to poor sales and reception of Immortals of Aveum.
• There is growing concern among the gaming community about the future updates and the overall direction of the Immortals of Aveum project.