Ascendant Studios Temporarily Lays Off Most Staff Members

Ascendant Studios, the developer behind Immortals of Aveum, has allegedly furloughed a significant portion of its employees. A former staff member shared information about the situation on social media, as reported by Eurogamer. Although the exact number of affected individuals is unknown, it is estimated that around 30 people may be impacted. This news follows the studio's decision to lay off approximately 45% of its staff seven months prior, reportedly due to disappointing sales of Immortals of Aveum. According to Polygon, 40 employees were affected by the earlier layoffs, at a time when the studio had over 100 staff members. GamesIndustry.biz has contacted the game studio for a statement.