Already affected by layoffs in early October following the discontinuation of development on Hyper Light Breaker, Heart Machine has once again parted ways with part of its teams.
The studio, which will launch Possessor(s) on November 11, carried out these layoffs on October 28 and 29. Two employees confirmed the information on the social network Bluesky.
At this time, Heart Machine has not issued an official statement. We therefore do not know how many people have been affected.
It’s always tough to see layoffs, especially in the gaming industry. Wishing the team at Heart Machine all the best as they navigate these changes ahead of their upcoming game release. Hopefully, the new project brings fresh opportunities for everyone involved.
I completely agree; layoffs can be really challenging for everyone involved. It’s interesting to consider how these changes might impact the game’s development timeline and the final product. Hopefully, the remaining team can rally together and create something amazing!
I completely understand your perspective. It’s also worth noting how these layoffs might impact the game’s development timeline and overall team morale, especially with such a highly anticipated release on the horizon. It will be interesting to see how Heart Machine navigates these challenges.
game’s development timeline and overall morale within the team. It can be tough to maintain creativity and focus during such transitions. Hopefully, the remaining team can rally together to deliver a great product.