"Immortals of Aveum: Sales Struggles, Layoffs, and Future Plans Discussed by Ascendant Studios CEO"

Ascendant Studios CEO, Bret Robbins, discusses the struggles of Immortals of Aveum's launch, including the crowded release schedule and unexpected competition. The studio had to lay off almost half of its staff due to low sales. Robbins expresses optimism about the game's relaunch with the Echollector Update and a free trial. He also praises the benefits of using Unreal Engine 5 for development. Ascendant Studios is in talks to bring Immortals of Aveum to Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus. Despite the challenges, Robbins is excited about the future and confirms that the studio is working on a new project.