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Tencent's cyberpunk rival to Grand Theft Auto is in trouble as its developer lays off 80 people
Tencent's ambitious cyberpunk open-world game, Last Sentinel, is reportedly in trouble as developer Lightspeed LA has laid off 80 employees. Publisher Tencent has lost confidence in the project, which has been in development for six years and faced multiple delays and reboots. While not officially cancelled, Lightspeed LA is now working on the game without Tencent's backing and plans to shift its creative direction.
Comings and Goings
Lightspeed LA, the developer of Last Sentinel, has reportedly cut 80 roles. Additionally, AI startup Reforged Labs has shut down, with its founders citing a closing market gap as the reason for its closure.
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.
Last Sentinel Spent 6 Years and “Hundreds of Millions” to Compete With GTA and Failed – Rumor
Lightspeed LA's ambitious open-world cyberpunk game, Last Sentinel, has reportedly been in development for six years with a budget in the hundreds of millions, aiming to compete with Grand Theft Auto. Despite features like an elaborate story and destructible environments, the project has suffered from staff turnover, unclear creative vision, negative internal playtest feedback, and significant layoffs. Tencent has expressed dissatisfaction, leading to a drastic change in the game's direction, with its eventual release uncertain.
Last Sentinel Sees Shift in “Creative and Development Direction” as Lightspeed LA Faces Layoffs
Lightspeed LA has announced a shift in the creative and development direction for its game Last Sentinel following internal reviews, leading to layoffs affecting approximately 80 employees. The studio, owned by Tencent, stated that North America remains a cornerstone of its global gaming strategy and its long-term commitment is unchanged.
Comings and Goings
Lightspeed LA has undergone staff layoffs and is shifting the creative direction of its upcoming game, Last Sentinel. The studio's actions were reported by IGN, highlighting changes within the development team and the project's focus.
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.
LAST SENTINEL Delayed as Lightspeed LA Shifts Game’s Creative Direction
Lightspeed LA, the developer of LAST SENTINEL, has announced a significant shift in the game's creative direction. This change will impact some members of the development staff.
LAST SENTINEL Hits Roadblock as Lightspeed LA Shifts Game’s Creative Direction
Lightspeed LA, the developer of LAST SENTINEL, has announced a significant shift in its creative direction. This change will unfortunately impact some members of the development team.
Lightspeed LA Lays Off Staff as It Shifts LAST SENTINEL's Creative Direction
Lightspeed LA, the developer of LAST SENTINEL, has announced a significant shift in its creative direction, which has resulted in staff layoffs. The company is restructuring its approach to the game's development.
Sony delists PS5 exclusive as another live service game bites the dust
Sony has shut down the multiplayer servers and delisted Destruction AllStars from the PlayStation Store due to ongoing technical issues and low player count. While single-player modes will remain accessible until November 25, the game's live service component is effectively over. Developer Lucid Games, now owned by Tencent subsidiary LightSpeed Studios, is reportedly working on a new cyberpunk game called Last Sentinel.
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.
Lightspeed Studios unveils proprietary development framework to build titles 'rooted in reality'
Lightspeed Studios has unveiled a new proprietary IP development framework designed for building large-scale AAA titles. The framework prioritizes a strong visual identity rooted in reality, with 90% of a title built on a templated foundation informed by real-world references. The remaining 10% allows for creative interpretation and narrative development. This system is being developed with innovations from their upcoming title, Last Sentinel.
