Blackbird Interactive, the developer behind upcoming strategy game Homeworld 3, has announced that it has laid off more than 40 employees after several of its projects were cancelled.
The news was first picked up by a LinkedIn post from Blackbird Interactive technical artist James Marshall.IGNIt was later confirmed that 41 employees had been fired.
The developer’s statement reads:
“This week we had to take the unfortunate step of laying off some friends. This year has been very difficult for the industry as a whole. As a result, we canceled several unannounced projects and were forced to say goodbye to our 41 team members yesterday. As a family Independent studio, Blackbird Interactive has always been a tight-knit team. Our priority is to help those affected move into the next stage of their career. We offer a range of extended benefits and severance packages to help ease this transition. Any announced projects will not be impacted by this move, and we will continue to deliver these games.
It doesn’t look like Homeworld 3’s development will be impacted by these layoffs, but considering how many employees we’ve seen lose their jobs with the game this year, it seems like it’s going to be a tough time for many.
