Just Cause studio Avalanche lays off 50 people and closes two studios, including one it opened less than a year ago
Jun. 3, 2024Avalanche’s Montreal office has been closed
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“Today, we regretfully announce the closure of two of those locations: New York and Montreal,“reads a statement from the studio. “This means we’ll be parting ways with around 50 valued friends and colleagues, which represents roughly nine percent of Avalanchers worldwide.”
This resizing is of course just the latest in abarrage of layoffs, studio closures, and game cancelations shaking up the industry following the pandemic boom, including atEA,Sony,Riot,Rockstar,Microsoft,Microsoft again, and many more. The closures at Avalanche are of particular note considering one of the shuttered studio’s was opened less than a year ago, but nonetheless the company says “it’s necessary to ensure a stable and sustainable future for the company.”
“Our focus is now on supporting all Avalanchers through this challenging time,” the statement continues. “We’re grateful for the invaluable contributions of those leaving and remain committed to creating incredible gaming experiences for our players.”
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