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"This company has been driven into a wall for years" - Life is Strange studio Don't Nod faces unrest while teetering on insolvency
French studio Don't Nod, known for Life is Strange, is facing deep unrest and has entered safeguard proceedings to avoid insolvency. The company is undergoing significant restructuring, including substantial layoffs, while attempting to complete its in-development game codenamed P14 through increased outsourcing. Employees report a prolonged period of uncertainty and anxiety, with management's decisions criticized for negatively impacting staff health and livelihoods.
Life is Strange makers Don't Nod face layoffs and possible insolvency, French workers union STJV state
French game workers union STJV has reported that Don't Nod, the studio behind Life is Strange, is facing significant layoffs and potential insolvency. The company has entered a "safeguard procedure" to avoid liquidation due to an inability to pay debts, with widespread job cuts affecting nearly all non-managerial roles. The union criticizes the company's management for poor communication, alleged illegal targeting of employees, and a reliance on outsourcing.
The studio behind Life is Strange, Jusant, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is desperately struggling to stay afloat
Don't Nod, the studio behind Life is Strange and Jusant, is facing severe financial difficulties and has entered "safeguard proceedings" to buy time. Despite critical acclaim for games like Jusant and Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, sales have fallen "well below expectations," leading to layoffs and the postponement of new projects. CEO Oskar Guilbert cited the challenging financing environment in the videogame industry as a major factor.
"Material uncertainty" hangs over the future of Life is Strange developers Don't Nod beyond January 2027, as negotiations over potential layoffs begin
Life is Strange developer Don't Nod is facing significant financial uncertainty, with a "material uncertainty regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern beyond January 31st, 2027." The studio is initiating negotiations for potential layoffs that could affect up to 90 staff as part of a transformation project aimed at refocusing operations. CEO Oskar Guilbert stated these measures are essential for the company's continued operations.
DON’T NOD Announces Lay Offs Affecting Up To 90 Employees as Part of New Business Plan
DON’T NOD has announced potential layoffs of up to 90 employees as part of a new business plan and restructuring effort. The company cited profound changes in the economic conditions of the video game industry and its financing as reasons for the difficult measures, which are essential for its continued operations and long-term growth.
Auditors warn Don't Nod will run out of cash by November if it is unable to secure financing
French game developer Don't Nod is at risk of running out of cash by November if it cannot secure additional financing, according to its auditor. The company has sought capital from its largest shareholder, Tencent, without success, and has also failed to secure funding from other industry players. Don't Nod, known for Life is Strange, has previously restructured and made staff redundant.
