LogInDeck Nine Games, creator of popular games like Life is Strange: True Colors, has announced a workforce reduction of about 20%.
Deck Nine Games, known for developing Life is Strange: True Colors and The Expanse: A Telltale Series, has disclosed that it is reducing its staff by roughly 20%, citing "deteriorating market conditions in the gaming industry" as the cause.
Image Credit: Deck Nine Games, Life is Strange: True Colors
In a social media statement, Deck Nine confirmed its decision to downsize its workforce by a fifth. The company stated, "Deck Nine, like many others in the gaming industry, has been hit by the declining market conditions. Today, we made the tough decision to let go 20% of our staff."
The studio went on to praise the affected employees, saying, "These individuals are exceptional, skilled, and brilliant developers who have had a significant impact during their tenure at Deck Nine Games. This decision was not taken lightly. We strongly urge other companies to employ these remarkable individuals if possible."
This recent round of layoffs is the second instance of job cuts at the studio within a year. In May last year, the company confirmed it had to let go of 30 employees without specifying a reason.
Image Credit: Deck Nine Games, The Expanse: A Telltale Series
The unfortunate news of employee layoffs seems to be unending. Just this week, we've heard about PlayStation laying off 900 employees and Supermassive Games reducing its staff by up to 30%. The list continues to grow, and even investors acknowledge that we are navigating challenging times.
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