Liquid Sword Announces Restructuring Efforts to Ensure Long-Term Viability

Liquid Sword, a studio backed by NetEase, has recently announced a series of job cuts, describing the move as 'deeply regrettable' yet necessary for the studio's long-term sustainability. Founded by Christofer Sundberg, co-founder of Avalanche Studios, Liquid Sword has revealed plans to downsize its workforce as part of a broader effort to scale back operations and adjust to the current market conditions. The Swedish studio recognizes the difficulty this poses for its team and has pledged to provide support, though details of this support are not specified. The exact number of affected employees remains undisclosed. According to Sundberg, 'Despite achieving significant milestones, shifting market conditions hindered our success within the anticipated timeframe, necessitating the difficult decision to part ways with talented team members.' The studio remains committed to its vision of streamlining game development and will continue working on its intellectual properties with a dedicated team. This move is part of a larger trend, with over 900 developers losing their jobs in the first six weeks of 2025 due to cuts and closures at various game development studios.