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Project ETHOS Faces Layoffs as 31st Union Head Says “Changes Need To Be Made”
31st Union, the developer of Project ETHOS, has conducted layoffs, with studio head Ben Brinkman citing the need for the team to work more quickly and nimbly. Publisher 2K confirmed the news, which follows a period of silence since the game's reveal in October 2024. The studio described Project ETHOS as a skill-based PVP roguelike experience.
2K Games confirms layoffs at Project Ethos shooter studio and hints at new design direction: 'It's become…
2K Games studio 31st Union has confirmed layoffs as it shifts the direction of its free-to-play hero shooter Project Ethos towards a skill-based PVP roguelike experience. Studio head Ben Brinkman expressed confidence in the new vision despite the team changes. This follows previous reports of trouble with the project, including the departure of its original studio head.
2K Lays Off Staff at Project Ethos Dev 31st Union
2K has laid off employees at its studio 31st Union, which is developing the free-to-play roguelike shooter Project Ethos. Studio head Ben Brinkman stated the cuts are necessary to align with the game's development, despite expressing confidence in its future. The exact number of employees affected and the game's current development stage remain unclear amidst concerns about the viability of live-service titles.
2K lay off staff at Project Ethos while touting "a renewed direction and vision" for their by-the-numbers hero shooter
2K Games is laying off staff at developer 31st Union as they rebrand their free-to-play multiplayer game Project Ethos. The title, previously a 'roguelike hero shooter,' is now described as a 'skill-based PvP roguelike experience.' Studio head Ben Brinkman cited a need for the team to work more quickly and nimbly, despite assurances of continued investment from Take-Two and 2K leadership.
GamesStop wants eBay, Nintendo confirms Switch 2 price hike, and union boss says EA buyout is a national security risk - Patch Notes #51
This week's gaming news roundup covers GameStop's $55.5 billion takeover bid for eBay, Nintendo's confirmation of price hikes for the Nintendo Switch 2, and concerns raised by a union boss regarding the potential Saudi Arabian buyout of Electronic Arts, citing national security risks. The article also touches on internal leadership changes at Xbox, layoffs at 2K, and the rebranding of CCP Games.
2K lays off staff at 31st Union, studio behind Project Ethos
2K has laid off staff from its 31st Union studio, which was developing the live-service hero shooter Project Ethos. Studio head Ben Brinkman cited the need to work more quickly and nimbly as the reason for scaling back the team. This follows earlier layoffs and a change in leadership at the studio, with Project Ethos reportedly undergoing a visual and directional overhaul.
2K lays off staff working on free-to-play shooter Project Ethos, while hinting at "new direction and focus"
2K has laid off staff at its studio 31st Union, which was developing the free-to-play shooter Project Ethos. Studio head Ben Brinkman stated the team was scaled back to align with the game's development stage and a renewed direction towards a skill-based PVP roguelike experience. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick previously championed the title as part of a strong upcoming lineup.
Project Ethos, The New 2K Shooter, Undergoes Changes As Dev Lays Off Staff
2K's 31st Union studio is undergoing significant changes for its third-person shooter Project Ethos, shifting its direction to a skill-based PvP roguelike and laying off staff. Studio head Ben Brinkman confirmed the renewed direction, aiming to make the game more nimble and aligned with development goals. This pivot follows a previous report in February 2025 suggesting the game needed to change or face cancellation.
