Articles about layoffs, personnel cuts or restructuring within the largest companies as well as smaller companies are becoming more frequent. On this occasion, the news came from the developer studio behind the new version of Alone in the Dark, Pieces Interactivewho suffered casualties within his team.
According to reports, the company began to lay off members of its staff, just over a month after the launch of this reinterpretation of the 1992 classic. Pieces Interactive is part of Embracer Groupthe company that recently announced its division into three parts: Asmodee Group, Coffee Stain & Friends and Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends.
Additionally, the decision was made to close studies such as Deep Silver Volition, Campfire Cabal, Free Radical Design and lay off around 1,400 employees. A restructuring that had a profound impact on the jobs of many people and it seems that it has not yet come to an end.
Regarding this reboot of Alone in the Dark, the title failed to generate a positive evaluation from critics. On the other hand, the sales of the game did not meet the company’s expectations, despite having the actor’s participation. David Harbor (Stranger Things) as a main character for greater media exposure. The production is the seventh installment of the franchise and is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC.
