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The game Blades of Fire, developed by MercurySteam and released as an exclusive on consoles and Epic Games Store, underperformed leading to a €10m loss for Digital Bros, due to an oversupply of games and increasingly selective consumers, reflecting broader industry challenges with market saturation and consumer preferences.
Digital Bros, the parent company of 505 Games, has announced plans to cut approximately 30% of its workforce as part of an organizational review across its development studios and publishing units. The company cited the evolving competitive scenario in the gaming industry, with consumers gravitating towards established intellectual properties and playing them for longer periods. Digital Bros will focus on sequels and new versions of successful games, leading to a reduction in the number of projects under development. Job losses have been widespread in the gaming industry this year, affecting companies such as Xbox Game Studios, Epic Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Ubisoft.