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Saber Interactive is Leaving Embracer Group, Going Private in $500 Million Deal – Rumor

Saber Interactive is Leaving Embracer Group, Going Private in $500 Million Deal – Rumor

The studio can reportedly bring other subsidiaries and will continue to develop Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - Remake.

Embracer Group Has Laid off Nearly 1,400 People Since June 2023

Embracer Group Has Laid off Nearly 1,400 People Since June 2023

CEO Lars Wingefors says that though the company's restructuring is approaching its "final stretch", more layoffs may still follow.

Embracer Group Has Cancelled 29 Unannounced Games Since June 2023

Embracer Group Has Cancelled 29 Unannounced Games Since June 2023

The company announced a restructuring program last year, which has resulted in widespread layoffs, studio closures, and project cancellations.

Eidos Montreal Lays off 97 Employees

Eidos Montreal Lays off 97 Employees

"The global economic context, challenges of our industry and Embracer's comprehensive restructuring have finally impacted our studio," the developer says.

Deus Ex Title Cancelled After 2 Years of Development – Rumor

Deus Ex Title Cancelled After 2 Years of Development – Rumor

Reports indicate the project was to enter production this year. Eidos Montreal will allegedly see layoffs and work on an original franchise.

Embracer Group’s Lost Boys Interactive Has Laid off “a Sizeable Portion” of its Workforce

Embracer Group’s Lost Boys Interactive Has Laid off “a Sizeable Portion” of its Workforce

The Gearbox Entertainment-owned studio, which has previously provided development support on Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and Diablo 4, employed over 400 people prior to layoffs.

Cancelled TimeSplitters Reboot Was Originally Meant to be a Free-to-Play Battle Royale – Rumour

Cancelled TimeSplitters Reboot Was Originally Meant to be a Free-to-Play Battle Royale – Rumour

The project was allegedly rebooted as a "what if" remake of TimeSplitters 2 in early 2023, with Free Radical leadership having been unwilling to commit to the battle royale vision.

Concept Art Emerges Online for Cancelled TimeSplitters Revival

Concept Art Emerges Online for Cancelled TimeSplitters Revival

Developer Free Radical Design was recently shut down by Embracer Group, a little over two years after its re-establishment.

“At Least Half” of 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks Reportedly Laid off by Embracer Group

“At Least Half” of 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks Reportedly Laid off by Embracer Group

Embracer Group's mass layoffs as part of its internal restructuring program are continuing, and have this time hit Danish studios 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks.

Disney on Troubled Star Wars: KOTOR Remake – “There’s Still a Lot of Demand for it”

Disney on Troubled Star Wars: KOTOR Remake – “There’s Still a Lot of Demand for it”

Recent reports have claimed that the remake has continued to stumble into behind-the-scenes issues.

Free Radical Design Has Been Officially Shut Down by Embracer Group

Free Radical Design Has Been Officially Shut Down by Embracer Group

Reports had previously indicated that the TimeSplitters studio was facing closure prior to Christmas amidst turmoil at parent company Embracer Group.

Insurgency: Sandstorm Studio Hit by Layoffs Amid Embracer Group Restructuring

Insurgency: Sandstorm Studio Hit by Layoffs Amid Embracer Group Restructuring

New World Interactive is the latest studio to be affected by the restructuring at Embracer Group.

Chorus Developer Fishlabs is Laying off Around 50 Employees Amidst Embracer Restructuring

Chorus Developer Fishlabs is Laying off Around 50 Employees Amidst Embracer Restructuring

The layoffs come on the back of "the lack of approval and therefore financing" for Project Black, an in-development unannounced project.

TimeSplitters Revival Studio Faces Potential Closure on December 11 – Plaion VP

TimeSplitters Revival Studio Faces Potential Closure on December 11 – Plaion VP

Plaion exec Lars Jannsen has reportedly said in an internal email that Free Radical Design faces "potential closure" on December 11.

Mass Layoffs Have Been “Agonizing” but “Necessary,” Embracer Exec Says

Mass Layoffs Have Been “Agonizing” but “Necessary,” Embracer Exec Says

"It's been an agonizing process to see the sort of headcount [reduction], but we know it's a necessary thing for us to hit our new and needed goals," says interim chief strategy officer Phil Rogers.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake is Still Being Worked on at Saber Interactive – Rumour

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake is Still Being Worked on at Saber Interactive – Rumour

Journalist Jason Schreier has said that contrary to recent reports, the remake is still being worked on by some people at Saber.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake is No Longer in Development – Rumour

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake is No Longer in Development – Rumour

Journalist Jeff Grubb has claimed that the Knights of the Old Republic remake is not in development at any Embracer studio.

Payday 3’s Initial Sales Exceeded Starbreeze’s Expectations, but Slowed Down Afterward Due to Launch Issues

Payday 3’s Initial Sales Exceeded Starbreeze’s Expectations, but Slowed Down Afterward Due to Launch Issues

However, the developer says it's confident that sales will pick up again as the game gets more updates as part of its live service plans.

Embracer Group Confirms it Has Laid off Around 900 People as Part of its Restructuring Program

Embracer Group Confirms it Has Laid off Around 900 People as Part of its Restructuring Program

The company has been shuttering studios, cancelling projects, and laying off employees in order to save costs.

Payday 3 is Performing “Below Management Expectations” – Embracer Group

Payday 3 is Performing “Below Management Expectations” – Embracer Group

The company says this is "due to a softer launch where an unforeseen error relating to external matchmaking software impacted the experience for gamers."