Bad news related to the Life is Strange franchise. It seems that in your developer’s environment, Deck Ninethere are layoffs.
Specifically, it appears that 30 people have been fired without giving a specific reason. A studio representative has shared with Game Developer that the “talented people” who were fired “did nothing wrong.” The studio also wishes these laid off people “the best in their careers and would love to work with them again.”
We’ll be alert in case more information is offered on the subject. Meanwhile, we remind you that the studio is based in Westminster, Colorado, United States. It was founded in 1997 and has specialized in the creation of narrative and adventure games, although the most prominent are undoubtedly those of Life is Strange.
Deck Nine gained recognition for their contribution to the Life is Strange universe with the development of Life is Strange: Before the Storm, which is a prequel to the first game. Before the Storm was acclaimed for its emotional story, memorable characters, and narrative choices that affect plot development.
Deck Nine’s approach is to have “a goal of creating interactive and emotional experiences, where the player’s decisions have an impact on the course of the story.” The studio claims to continue exploring new ways of telling stories and developing immersive games that connect with players on an emotional level.
In addition to his work on Life is Strange, Deck Nine has been involved in other projects and collaborations in the video game industry. Their experience and focus on narrative games have established them as a leading studio in the genre, and fans look forward to their future projects and contributions to the gaming industry. However, this type of news it has left them somewhat cold.
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