Embracer Group Confirms Closure of Free Radical Design

Over 80 Employees Laid Off Amidst Ongoing Restructuring, Future of TimeSplitters Franchise Uncertain

• Embracer Group has confirmed the closure of Free Radical Design, the studio behind the TimeSplitters franchise, resulting in the layoff of over 80 employees.
• The studio's website now leads to a 404 page, and various employees have posted about the studio's closure online.
• Free Radical Design was reformed by Embracer Group in 2021 to work on a new entry in the TimeSplitters series.
• The closure comes amidst Embracer Group's ongoing restructuring program, which has resulted in multiple layoffs and studio closures.
• The future of the TimeSplitters franchise now remains uncertain.

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