CD Projekt Red Makes Layoffs As The Witcher Mobile Game Folds
You'd think that with all of the new content it's producing, CD Projekt Red could hold itself together.
What with The Witcher 3 new-gen upgrade, and news of a new open-world remake of the original The Witcher game, the team should be on top of the world - with enough good press to move beyond the catastrophic launch of Cyberpunk 2077.
But now, as one of CDPR's games is shut down, it looks like some of its staff could sadly be in the firing line.
Why Is CD Projekt Red Shutting The Witcher: Monster Slayer
Click to enlargeCD Projekt Red has revealed that the game it made to try and jump on the successes of the Pokemon GO archetype, The Witcher: Monster Slayer, is set to be shut down at Spokko studio.
A new news post shared on The Witcher website reveals that the game will be closing on June 30 2023, and thanks players for being involved.
"We are proud that we were able to create a location-based AR experience that captured what it was like to be a Witcher in real life and gave the community a chance to battle Witcher-world monsters up close and in person," it reads.
"This is what made The Witcher: Monster Slayer such a unique experience in The Witcher franchise." But, it doesn't end there, as it looks like staff could be in trouble.
CD Projekt Red Is Planning Layoffs
Going on in an FAQ regarding the game before it's eventually shut down entirely, the company has revealed that it expects to let many team members go in the process of shutting the game.
"Moving forward, we plan to roll Spokko into CD Projekt, with a part of its staff given the opportunity to join core CD Projekt Red development projects," says the company.
"During this transition, there will be some staff members who will, unfortunately, be let go. However, we will do our best to support all of our employees affected by this situation and ensure the transition to the next step in their careers is as easy and safe as possible."
It's deeply frustrating that a publisher as massive and lucrative as CD Projekt Red are making such broad layoffs, but sadly, it's something that the gaming industry has taken up almost like it's a hobby. When not even CD Projekt Red is safe, who is?