Singularity 6is the latest studio affected by layoffs, with the developer ofPaliaconfirming in a statement sent to IGN that they have laid off around35%of their workforce.
Singularity 6 Indicates That It Has Made a “Tough Decision”
Gaminglayoffsnot only seem to have no end in sight, but unfortunately, they affect both large and small studios. While last year already saw sadly huge numbers, this 2024 in just a few months is close to surpassing it. After several large-scale studios have been at the forefront of the most recent waves of layoffs, it has now been revealed that Singularity 6, the developers of the popularSteamgamePalia, has laid off35%of its staff.
The news came to light thanks to a statement the studio sent to a media outlet, where they explained the reasons behind this decision. The studio mentioned that they arrived at this situation after evaluating “the necessary support to offer the best high-quality gameplay for long-term stability.”
It Represents Around 50 People
This percentage represents around 50 people, who the day before the news became official were already discussing the situation on social media. Singularity 6 mentioned that they will accompany the affected employees throughout this situation, including artists, writers, and programmers.
Singularity 6recently released Palia, their latest game, just a few weeks ago. This farm simulator arrived on Steam on March 25, after being released in beta form last year on theEpic Games Store.
While the game is not marked as an Early Access release, when starting it, a message indicates that the title is still in its beta stage. On the Steam platform, the game has a large number of mixed reviews, with the most common complaint being the bugs the title has. While it is expected that the title will receive a variety of updates, Singularity 6 did not mention what the future plans for the game are, especially considering these layoffs.
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