Surgent Studios Lays Off Over a Dozen Employees After Debut Game Release

The developer behind Tales of Kenzera: Zau faces challenges despite positive reviews for its first title.

Surgent Studios confirmed layoffs impacting over a dozen employees, citing industry difficulties.
The layoffs come just three months after the release of their debut game, Tales of Kenzera: Zau.
Founder Abubakar Salim expressed pride in the team's work and commitment to support affected staff.
The game received positive reviews but struggled with low player engagement and sales.
Surgent joins a growing list of game studios facing layoffs in 2024.