Fortis Games Shuts Down, Over 400 Jobs May Be Affected
The publisher, founded by former WB Games executives and backed by Las Vegas Sands, closed after its investor reportedly ended funding.
Publisher Fortis Games is shutting down, and up to 440 jobs could be lost as a result.
According to a GamesBeat report, several employees shared on LinkedIn that they had been laid off, with some saying the company is closing its doors. In a statement to GamesBeat on the publisher's closure, Fortis Games CEO Steven Chiang expressed regret over the outcome and gratitude to the team:
"Fortis has been a labor of love for so many of us and we're disappointed we weren't able to achieve the goals we set for ourselves when we started this journey more than five years ago. We have been fortunate to work with some of the most talented and dedicated people in this space. As we move forward, our primary focus will be on helping this talented team of individuals find new opportunities. Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the past five years. We are grateful for the collaboration and friendship we have shared with so many."
Communications Director Scott Butterworth said: "Fortis Games -- what could have been. Despite our unique, community-focused approach to the mobile games market, we just couldn't seem to get off the ground, and today, we finally ran out of runway." He also commented on the closure: "The company has officially shuttered, abruptly putting more than 400 talented people out of work (myself included)."
Game Production employee Gustavo Coronet shared that Las Vegas Sands had chosen to end funding and part ways, terminating all contracts worldwide.
Fortis Games was unveiled in 2022 by WB Games veterans Steven Chiang and Shawn Foust. The company was backed by Las Vegas Sands, an American casino and resort company, allegedly to help the casino brand grow beyond gambling. The gaming company's goal was to focus on the next generation of live service titles.
Fortis acquired several studios, including Doppio Games in Portugal, Oktagon Games in Brazil, and Metagame in Romania. Earlier, on November 4, the publisher announced the shutdown of its game Twilight Towers.
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