Known for its narrative-driven episodic games like "The Walking Dead" and "Batman: The Telltale Series," Telltale Games has made the difficult decision to lay off a portion of its staff due to current market conditions. The announcement came via an official statement, where the company emphasized the weightiness of the action and reiterated its commitment to storytelling.
— Telltale (@telltalegames) October 5, 2023
"While it's never easy to part ways with dedicated team members, market dynamics have forced us to make this tough decision," the statement reads. "Our focus on creating compelling narrative experiences remains unchanged, and all ongoing projects will continue as planned."
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Telltale has pledged support for those affected by the layoffs, although details on the extent of this support were not disclosed. The company also confirmed that the layoffs will not impact the production of any current projects, but declined to provide further updates at this time.
The announcement has raised questions about the future stability of the company, as well as concerns for the quality and timeline of existing projects. For now, fans and industry watchers alike will have to wait for further developments.
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