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Worker-run studio KO_OP confirms layoffs
Indie studio KO_OP, developer of Goodbye Volcano High and Young Suns, has laid off 13 employees due to a significant drought in game development funding. The worker-run studio made the decision democratically to ensure its survival, with profits from Young Suns still being shared with impacted members. KO_OP is focused on securing new funding to rehire staff and continue development.
GNOG and Goodbye Volcano High dev KO_OP share that they are laying off staff in the only, remotely good statement I've seen in a while
Independent studio KO_OP, known for games like GNOG and Goodbye Volcano High, has announced layoffs affecting 13 staff members shortly after the release of their latest game, Young Suns. The studio cited a radical change in the games funding landscape and an inability to secure new project funding as the primary reasons. KO_OP emphasized a transparent, democratically decided process focused on studio survival rather than profit maximization, and expressed intent to rehire affected developers if future funding is secured.
Rebuilding Better Together for the 1.0 Launch of Young Suns
Young Suns, a 1-to-4 player cozy narrative life sim developed by KO_OP, is launching its 1.0 version after a period in Game Preview. The update introduces twelve new moonlets, new quests, character customization options, and faction alignment systems. The developers emphasize community feedback in shaping the game's post-revolution setting on Jupiter.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 31 to September 4
This weekly feature highlights new games launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between August 31 and September 4. The list includes titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, NBA 2K27, and many more, with several also available on Game Pass.
Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026: Every Announcement and Game Revealed | Invision Game Community
The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 featured over 40 game announcements, including world premieres and new gameplay. The showcase highlighted a diverse range of titles across genres like RPGs, shooters, and strategy games, with many set for 2026 and 2027 releases on PC and consoles. Notable reveals included new entries in established franchises and unique indie projects.
Everything announced at FGS Live From Gamescom 2026
FGS Live From gamescom 2026 showcased numerous world premieres, trailers, and developer interviews. Highlights include Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 with a Mick Gordon collaboration, the action-adventure Blackwood, and the puzzle game Rivage. Several titles like Neon Abyss 2 and Haunted Paws are coming to PC and consoles, with some also slated for Nintendo Switch.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Vapor World: Over the Mind, Blood Dungeon, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles to its library, including day-one releases like Vapor World: Over the Mind, Blood Dungeon, and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. The service will also see new additions such as Egging On, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, Relooted, Starsand Island, Aerial_Knight’s DropShot, Young Suns, and Shelldiver. Additionally, Wolfenstein 3D and Once Human are receiving in-game benefits for Game Pass subscribers, while several games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered Edition and NBA 2K26, will be leaving the service soon.
