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Enad Global 7 shuts down Toadman and lays off staff at Piranha Games, potentially affecting PlanetSide 2
- Swedish company Enad Global 7 has closed developer Toadman Interactive and laid off 69 staff, as well as imposed a round of layoffs at Piranha Games, potentially affecting PlanetSide 2.
- The Toadman team reportedly had responsibility for the development of PlanetSide 2 since last year, having purchased its IP from Daybreak Games, which continued as publisher.
- PlanetSide 2 boasts a 12-year-old MMOFPS that underwent development and server mergers, as well as a planned new assault mode.
- Swedish firm EG7 says in its statement that the decision is down to the continued industry challenges and the studio’s inability to secure new work-for-hire contracts at a necessary pace.
- EG7 CEO Ji-Ham lays blame on MechWarrior 5: Clans for failing to attract new audiences, meaning 38 Piranha Games employees lost their jobs.
- The press release suggests the completion of 2025 features, thanks to the contracted employees who will continue to work on the Daybreak and Cold Iron projects.
- Neither announcement gives details on what these layoffs will mean for the future of PS2 or MWO.
- MWO continues to release planned DLC for MW5: Clans, while PS2 has made no official announcements relating to this piece of news.
- Users are worried about both games and PS2 players have been left dismayed by the lack of traction surrounding the game.
- We reached out to EG7 for further comment.
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