What happened: The studio behind the online shooter Highguard has cut jobs just two weeks after releasing the game. Despite a prominent trailer slot at the Game Awards, the game struggled to attract many players.
Why it matters:
- Job losses affect the development team and their livelihoods.
- The game's poor reception highlights challenges in the competitive online shooter market.
MNN Take: Even with high-profile promotion, new games may struggle to build an audience quickly, impacting developers' financial stability.
Sources: BBC Technology