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Layoffs imminent at Bungie, former BioWare devs launch new studio, and GTA VI still on for November - Patch Notes #53Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs following the end of Destiny 2's active development, shifting focus to Marathon. Meanwhile, former BioWare and Inflexion Games developers have launched a new studio called Studio Reset. Grand Theft Auto 6 is still on track for a November 2026 release, though its price remains unconfirmed. Additionally, Embracer Group plans to spin off major franchises and studios, and Xbox has updated its adaptive thumbstick toppers.
"Don't build a studio that requires a massive hit to survive" – Veteran BioWare devs form Studio ResetVeteran developers from BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games have formed a new studio called Studio Reset, focusing on sustainability and original intellectual property. The studio secured CAN$250,000 from the Canada Media Fund for its debut neon-noir supernatural mystery title, which emphasizes a perspective-led approach to gameplay design. Studio Reset aims to avoid the need for massive hits to survive by maintaining a smaller, intentional development model.- Studio Reset established – Canadian game studio by former BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games staffStudio Reset has been established as a new Canadian game development studio. It was founded by former employees of BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games, indicating a strong foundation in experienced talent.
Meet Studio Reset: A New Canadian Indie Studio Unveiled With Talent From BioWare, Inflextion & TimbreStudio Reset, a new Canadian indie game studio founded by former BioWare, Inflextion, and Timbre Games developers Kaelin Lavallée, Kris Schoneberg, and Francis Lacuna, has been unveiled. The studio aims to create smaller-scale narrative-driven games and has shared a glimpse of its debut project: a neon-noir supernatural mystery game featuring a unique 'Parallax Deduction' narrative design.
Former BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games developers launch Studio ResetStudio Reset, a new Canadian indie studio founded by former developers from BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games, has officially launched. The studio is working on a neon-noir supernatural mystery title and aims for a sustainable, lean operating model. Key founding members include Kaelin Lavallée, Kris Schoneberg, and Francis Lacuna, who have experience with major franchises like Mass Effect and Dragon Age.
"We now have a clear vision for how Sumo fits into the new world" - inside the slimmed-down Sumo GroupSumo Group, now co-led by Gary Dunn and Andy Stewart, is refocusing exclusively on co-development and work-for-hire services for partners, moving away from self-funded IP. This strategic shift follows staff reductions and the divestment of several studios, with support from parent company Tencent. The company aims to leverage its expertise in working with established IPs and offers flexible funding models, including co-funding, to collaborate on projects across various platforms like PC, consoles, and Roblox.