2024 has been a brutal year for the games industry with layoffs numbering in the multiple thousands, and that continues to be the case. Deck Nine, the developer currently in charge of the Life is Strange, has announced another round of layoffs.
Shortly after the launch of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Deck Nine has announced on Twitter that it is laying off an undisclosed number of people, citing “challenging times” in the games industry.
“Today, we are sad to share the news that we must say goodbye to some of our team members,” Deck Nine wrote in its announcement. “This was an extremely difficult decision and reflects the challenging times many companies in our industry are currently facing. We are extremely grateful to every individual who has dedicated their hard work, passion, and commitment to making transformative entertainment with us.”
This is the third time Deck Nine has had to cut jobs in the space of less than two years, having previously announced layoffs in May of last year and February earlier this year.
Deck Nine has previously also developed Life is Strange: True Colors and Life is Strange: Before the Storm, and also co-developed The Expanse: A Telltale Series.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
— Deck Nine Games (@DeckNineGames) December 6, 2024