Ballistic Moon, Developer of Until Dawn Remake, Confirms Layoffs

In a recent update on September 3, 2024, Ballistic Moon confirmed that it has undergone significant restructuring, resulting in staff layoffs. The studio released a statement on LinkedIn explaining that due to the complexities of the gaming industry, it was necessary to 'significantly scale down' its operations to ensure the future of the company. The full statement reads: 'As the games industry continues to face complex challenges, we at Ballistic Moon are confronted with some difficult realities. It is with deep regret and a heavy heart that we must make the tough decision to significantly scale down our team to secure the future of our studio. This comes after our development of Until Dawn for PSS and PC. We want to express our sincere gratitude to every team member for their hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to Ballistic Moon. Saying goodbye to such a talented and passionate group of people is incredibly difficult. and we are profoundly sorry for the impact this restructuring will have on our employees and their families. As we navigate this transition, Ballistic Moon remains focused on supporting the launch of Until Dawn and is committed to exploring new opportunities and collaborations for the future.' The news of layoffs was initially reported on September 2, 2024, with at least 11 staff members announcing their redundancies on LinkedIn, despite the studio's initial lack of comment. The Until Dawn Remake is set to be released on October 4.