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Metroid Dread Developer MercurySteam Announces Layoffs

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Spanish studio MercurySteam, known for Metroid Dread, has undergone layoffs described as a difficult workforce adjustment process.

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Blues News

Comings and Goings

MercurySteam has announced significant and difficult job cuts. This news comes as the studio's God of War-inspired hack 'n' slash game has launched on Steam for PC.

Shack News

Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam announces layoffs

MercurySteam, the developer behind Metroid Dread, has announced layoffs. The studio did not disclose the number of employees affected by the recent job cuts.

Destructoid

Metroid, Castlevania dev hit with layoffs just 2 days before its latest game launches

Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam has undergone layoffs just two days before the launch of its new game, Blades of Fire. The studio described the situation as a "workforce adjustment process" in a LinkedIn post. MercurySteam previously developed Metroid: Samus Returns and the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow series.

Engadget

Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam announces layoffs

Spanish studio MercurySteam, known for developing Metroid Dread, has announced layoffs. The studio's newest title is scheduled for release on PC later this week.

My Nintendo News

Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam is latest to announce layoffs

MercurySteam, the studio behind Metroid Dread, has announced layoffs. The company described the situation as difficult and painful, common within the industry's production cycles. MercurySteam stated they will assist affected workers in finding new employment opportunities.

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Gamedeveloper.com

Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam conducts layoffs

Video game studio MercurySteam, known for Metroid Dread and Blades of Fire, has announced layoffs. The studio cited industry-wide trends and expressed gratitude for the affected employees' contributions. This news follows previous accusations of harassment and forced crunch at the studio.

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Nintendo Life

"A Difficult And Painful Situation" - Metroid Dread Developer MercurySteam Suffers Layoffs

Spanish developer MercurySteam, known for Metroid Dread and Metroid: Samus Returns, has announced layoffs. The studio described the situation as a "workforce adjustment process" and is seeking to help affected employees find new opportunities. The studio's most recent game, Blades of Fire, did not meet sales expectations.

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Console Creatures

MercurySteam Hit With Layoffs | Console Creatures

Video game developer MercurySteam has initiated a workforce adjustment process, impacting an unspecified number of employees. This news comes shortly before the Version 2.0 update for their game, Blades of Fire. The studio, known for titles like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and Metroid Dread, expressed gratitude and support for the affected staff.

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