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Jeffool @lemmy.worldM to Gamedev@lemmy.worldEnglish · 10 days ago

2K confirms layoffs at Civilization developer Firaxis

www.gamedeveloper.com

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2K confirms layoffs at Civilization developer Firaxis

www.gamedeveloper.com

Jeffool @lemmy.worldM to Gamedev@lemmy.worldEnglish · 10 days ago
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2K says the decision will "restructure and optimize" its teams within Firaxis. Sources say dozens could be impacted.
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  • Dominik Dammer@mastodon.gamedev.place
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    @Jeffool 1) executes release game too early
    2) players dont like it
    3) executives layoff devs
    4) repeat

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      You forgot, step 5: Profit

      As part of Take-Two’s annual financial report for the year ended March 31, 2025, the company said it was still projecting about 5 percent growth revenue and net bookings (consumer spending on digital goods)

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    I would wager it would’ve been cheaper to fire one executives than the development team.

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      Shit, taking away their bonus could have paid for the dev team on its own.

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        Which is depressing in its own right.

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