Cryptic Studiosauthors of such MMO games as Star Trek Online or Neverwinter, lay off an undetermined number of employees. This is due to announced cost reductions at the parent company. Hug group. Now the studio will also work within the division DECA Games instead of the current gearbox.
Cryptic confirmed the layoffs but did not comment on the extent: “Embracer’s commitment to cost containment is forcing us to make complex personnel changes, including the departure of certain team members.”
The layoffs did not spare high-ranking developers either. “As of today, I am leaving (…) Cryptic Studios due to a reduction in the number of employees. I will always remember with deep gratitude the time spent here,” wrote the production director. Winter Mullenix.
Embracer is leaving various divisions and studios. They’ve already nerfed teams like Crystal Dynamics, Gearbox Publishing or Digital images. The complete shutdown had an impact will And Transmission will be put up for sale, which will mean the withdrawal of Cryptic from his control.
Source :Indian TV
