Double Fine Productions, the acclaimed studio behind titles such as Psychonauts 2, has reportedly initiated a round of staff layoffs. This restructuring effort is described as a necessary step to secure the studio’s short-term operational continuity. These developments come approximately one month after Xbox disclosed a significant reduction of 3200 roles across its various divisions and concluded its relationships with four other development studios.
The news indicates that Double Fine itself has now exited the Xbox ecosystem, as implied by the initial report. This period of internal adjustment for the studio reflects a broader trend of significant changes within the gaming industry, particularly affecting developers navigating new paths following shifts within larger publishing groups.
This report is based on information from Eurogamer.net.
