Meta shut down several game studios following a report that said the company would be cutting around 10% of its employees from the Reality Labs division. These studios include Armature Studios, Twisted Pixel, and Sanzaru Games.
Sanzaru Games worked on several beloved PlayStation exclusives
Meta confirmed the closures of the game studios, and gave the following statement:
“We said last month that we were shifting some of our investment from Metaverse toward Wearables. This is part of that effort, and we plan to reinvest the savings to support the growth of wearables this year.”
Sanzaru Games was acquired by Meta in February 2020. The studio developed two Oculus/Meta exclusive titles, Asgard’s Wrath and Asgard’s Wrath 2. Both VR games were received incredibly well, garnering average review scores of 88 and 86, respectively. The sequel won Immersive Reality Game of the Year at the D.I.C.E. Awards and the Coney Island Dreamland Award for Best AR/VR Game at the New York Game Awards.
Most PlayStation players would know the developer from its work on The Sly Collection, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, and God of War Collection. They also assisted in developing the Spyro Reignited Trilogy.
Twisted Pixel and Armature Studio were acquired by Meta in October 2022. Twisted Pixel’s most recent release is Marvel’s Deadpool VR, but is mostly known for its Xbox 360 games, ‘Splosion Man and Ms. ‘Splosion Man. Armature Studio developed the VR version of Resident Evil 4. The studio also developed Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate and helped port several games to PlayStation Vita, including Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, Injustice: Gods Among Us, and The Unfinished Swan.
In August 2024, Meta shut down Ready at Dawn due to budgetary constraints. The developer is known for many PlayStation exclusives, including Daxter, God of War: Chains of Olympus, God of War: Ghost of Sparta, and The Order: 1886.
(Source: Gematsu)
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It’s always tough to hear about game studios shutting down, especially those that have contributed to beloved titles. The gaming industry is constantly evolving, and it’s interesting to see how companies adapt to new challenges. Here’s hoping the talent from these studios finds new opportunities soon.
to beloved franchises. It’s a reminder of how challenging the industry can be. Hopefully, the talented teams will find new opportunities to create innovative experiences in the future. The impact of these studios on gaming culture is profound, and their contributions will not be forgotten.
Absolutely, the closure of these studios highlights the industry’s volatility and the tough decisions that companies face. It’s also worth noting how essential it is for developers to adapt and innovate in order to thrive in such a competitive landscape. Here’s hoping that the talented teams find new opportunities to create amazing experiences in the future!
You’re right; it really does show how unpredictable the gaming industry can be. It’s interesting to consider how these closures might impact ongoing projects and fan expectations for beloved franchises.
you mention unpredictability; it’s also worth noting how consolidation in the industry can affect innovation. Smaller studios often bring fresh ideas, and losing them might limit the variety of games we see in the future.