2K's Project Ethos Pivots Direction Amid Staff Layoffs
2K Games has laid off staff at developer 31st Union. The free-to-play hero shooter is now shifting to a skill-based PvP roguelike. Despite these changes, the publisher remains committed to the game's development.
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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.
Developer Behind 2K's Project Ethos Suffers Layoffs, but Take-Two Is Sticking With the Game
The developer working on 2K's Project Ethos has experienced layoffs, but publisher 2K and its parent company Take-Two Interactive have confirmed their commitment to the game's development. Despite the workforce reduction, the project is expected to continue.
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.
