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Embracer Group's Restructuring Leads to Major Layoffs at 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks

At least half the staff at the game development studios, known for Duke Nukem and Ghostrunner, have reportedly lost their jobs in the latest round of cuts.

Overview

  • Embracer Group has reportedly laid off a significant number of staff at 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks, with reports suggesting that at least half the company has been affected.
  • 3D Realms and Slipgate, known for games such as Duke Nukem and Ghostrunner, were acquired by Embracer in 2021.
  • This is part of a wider trend of layoffs at Embracer, which has seen over 900 people lose their jobs this year due to a restructuring programme.
  • Several employees from 3D Realms and Slipgate have confirmed their layoffs on social media.
  • Embracer's layoffs are part of a brutal year for the gaming industry, with thousands of layoffs across companies and expectations of more to come in 2024.