Crystal Dynamics, the studio brought in to assist The Initiative with the canceled Perfect Dark, has announced layoffs. The company shared on LinkedIn that they had to part ways with some talented colleagues due to changing business conditions. Despite this challenging situation, Crystal Dynamics assured fans that their ongoing project, Tomb Raider, remains unaffected.
Impact of Layoffs on Perfect Dark Team
Microsoft made the decision to shut down The Initiative in July after the cancellation of Perfect Dark, a project that the studio was specifically established for. Initially, Microsoft had set up a new studio for the game, but later on, they enlisted the help of Crystal Dynamics. It appears that the team working on Perfect Dark was the most affected by the layoffs, as the statement suggests that Tomb Raider was not impacted by the changes.
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