Splitgate 2 Developer 1047 Games Faces Layoffs Amid Turbulence and Controversies
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Splitgate 2, developed by 1047 Games, faced a turbulent launch with lower-than-expected player numbers, controversial marketing, and criticism over microtransactions, leading to layoffs and co-founders not taking salaries as they focus on improving the game and delivering future updates.
- Splitgate 2 Dev 1047 Games Hit by Layoffs Amid Turbulent Launch, Co-Founders Say They Won’t Take Salaries ‘As We Lock in to Deliver the Next Phase of the Project’ IGN
- The Maga-flavoured faux pas that shook the games industry The Guardian
- Splitgate 2 studio lays off "small group" of developers, while its co-founders aren't taking salaries "as we lock in to deliver the next phase" of the troubled FPS GamesRadar+
- Splitgate 2 developer 1047 Games lays off "small group of valued staff" Eurogamer
- Following their hat and pricing controversies, Splitgate 2 studio 1047 Games have laid off an unspecified number of devs Rock Paper Shotgun
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