"PlayStation-Backed Deviation Games Shuts Down Before Releasing Game"

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Deviation Games, a studio formed by ex-Treyarch and Call of Duty developers, has closed down, with members confirming the closure on social media and professional profiles. The studio, which had previously laid off around 90 employees in May 2023, has not formally announced the closure. The number of layoffs in the video game industry in 2024 is estimated to be over 7500, prompting discussions about the industry's current challenges and the resilience of game development.
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