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Rapport: Tencents storsatsning Last Sentinel är i dåligt skick
Tencent's ambitious open-world cyberpunk game, Last Sentinel, developed by Lightspeed Studios, is reportedly in poor condition. Internal testing revealed the game was not fun, leading to missed deadlines and budget overruns. While Tencent states the project is not canceled but has shifted direction, 80 employees have been laid off.
Tencent-owned Lightspeed LA is laying off staff
Lightspeed LA, a subsidiary of Tencent's Lightspeed Studios and developer of Last Sentinel, has laid off approximately 80 employees. The studio cited a shift in creative and development direction for the project following internal reviews. Lightspeed Studios remains committed to its North American operations and global gaming strategy.
Final Fantasy 14's attempt to take the MMO mobile is over before the world even gets the chance to see it
Square Enix and Tencent have decided to terminate the licensing agreement for Final Fantasy 14 Mobile, leading to the shutdown of the game in China and the cancellation of its unreleased global version. The mobile iteration, developed by LightSpeed Studios, offered a streamlined experience based on the base A Realm Reborn content with some features from later expansions. Service for the mobile game is ending on September 30, 2024.
FF14 Mobile is officially dead, will shut down in September
Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, a standalone adaptation of the MMORPG developed by Tencent's Lightspeed Studios under Square Enix's license, will cease operations in China on September 30, 2026. The licensing agreement has been terminated amicably, leading to the cancellation of its planned global release. Account registration and microtransactions have already been disabled.
Destruction AllStars Has Been De-Listed, Servers to Shut Down on November 25th
Sony is shutting down servers for the PlayStation 5 exclusive Destruction AllStars on November 25th, and the game has already been delisted from the PlayStation Store. Players who already own the game can still access single-player modes until the shutdown date. The game, developed by Lucid Games, was noted for its vehicular combat and responsive controls.
Lightspeed Studios unveils proprietary development framework
Tencent subsidiary Lightspeed Studios has unveiled a proprietary development framework. The new framework will prioritize a strong visual identity and art direction over raw graphical fidelity.
Lightspeed Studios unveils proprietary development framework
Lightspeed Studios has revealed its proprietary development framework. Meanwhile, Sandfall Interactive's debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, was awarded Game of the Year at the Game Developers Choice Awards 2026, alongside four other accolades including Best Narrative and Best Visual Art.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Game of the Year at Game Developers Choice Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has won Game of the Year at the Game Developers Choice Awards 2026. Lightspeed Studios, a Tencent subsidiary, also revealed its new proprietary development framework, which prioritizes artistic identity and direction over raw graphical power.
Forget Sequels: LightSpeed Studios Is Building a Machine to Create the Next Big Gaming Worlds
LightSpeed Studios is developing a framework and advanced motion capture facility to create original intellectual property. Creative Director Feng Zhu outlined the '90:10 Balance' philosophy for world-building, grounding games in reality with fantastical elements. Industry veteran Kristin Gallagher leads the motion capture team, utilizing cutting-edge technology for complex cinematic sequences.
