Embracer Group Cancels New Deus Ex Game, Lays Off 97 Eidos Employees
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Eidos Montreal confirms 97 staff layoffs due to Embracer's restructuring, with no mention of the reportedly cancelled Deus Ex project. The studio is supporting affected employees and focusing on creating new games. Embracer's cost-cutting initiative has led to layoffs at Eidos and Crystal Dynamics, impacting their respective franchises. Eidos Montreal's last game was Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, and the studio is now pivoting to develop a new property.
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