3D Realms hit with the most recent spherical of Embracer layoffs – Destructoid

In keeping with 3D Realms founder Scott Miller, the Danish growth firm is the most recent to be hit with layoffs from mother or father firm Embracer Group. Miller confirmed that a number of sources from the corporate informed him that at the least half of the corporate had been laid off. 3D Realms has had fairly a number of current releases together with Ion Fury: Aftershock, RIPOUT, The Kindeman Treatment, and Kingpin: Reloaded. Embracer Group acquired 3D Realms in 2021.

When will it finish?

This continues the virtually weekly development of Embracer Group enacting layoffs, with over 900 workers shedding their jobs simply this yr by the hands of Embracer. In keeping with an interim report by Embracer, the layoffs are on account of a decreased variety of initiatives throughout the board. All whereas posting a 13% enhance in web gross sales this yr.

In fact, Embracer Group is only a piece of the story. In keeping with VideoGameLayoffs.com which tracks layoffs throughout the trade, over 9000 jobs have been misplaced this yr. From small indie corporations to large trade giants, it’s been a tough yr for the trade throughout.

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