Phoenix Labs, the studio behind and , has been gutted in a layoff impacting the “majority” of staff. While the studio had previously , it now appears a complete studio reshape is on the cards. “Today is another difficult day at Phoenix Labs,” the studio posted on .
“We have made the tough decision to part ways with the majority of the studio as part of unfortunate but necessary changes to our operations.” “We recognise and deeply appreciate the contributions of every individual impacted. Their talent, dedication, and creativity have left an indelible mark on our company and our games.
” In the coming weeks, the remaining staff will outline “what this means for and “, and for the wider studio. For now, it does appear Phoenix Labs will continue to operate, although it’s less clear what these operations look like, and how many staff remain. What happened to Phoenix Labs? Phoenix Labs has had a rocky few years, despite the relative success of recent releases, and .
With ambitions to expand, it was acquired by larger game developer Garena, in 2020. Just a few years later, in 2023, Phoenix Labs bought back its independence, and subsequently initiated rounds of layoffs. Later, it was reported that Phoenix Labs had been purchased by a blockchain platform known as Forte.
Per , this went unannounced for some time. Under Forte, more layoffs occurred, and CEO Jesse Houston and COO Jeanne-Marie Owens stepped down from their roles, citing “personal reasons.” In the.
