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Controversial Disco Elysium studio plans 32 layoffs after latest RPG's underwhelming "commercial performance": "Our artistic standards remain unchanged"
Disco Elysium developer ZA/UM has announced layoffs affecting up to 32 employees due to the disappointing commercial performance of its latest RPG, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. Despite the studio's internal turmoil and previous layoffs, ZA/UM states its artistic standards remain unchanged.
Gamedeveloper.com
ZA/UM Studios to lay off up to 32 workers two months after releasing Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
ZA/UM Studio, the developer behind Disco Elysium and Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, is laying off up to 32 employees across all departments. The company cited that while Zero Parades received critical acclaim, its commercial performance did not meet expectations, making it unsustainable to maintain the current studio size. This follows a history of internal disputes and previous layoffs at the company.
