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Layoffs at Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 studio as Paradox promise RPG will still release in October
- Developers at The Chinese Room, behind Still Wakes The Deep and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, have faced layoffs as part of Sumo Digital's shift away from original game creation.
- Several Chinese Room employees announced their departure on LinkedIn, citing redundancy.
- Sumo Group confirmed changes in its Content & Communications team due to the company's strategy shift, with no specific details.
- Despite the layoffs, Paradox Interactive reassures that the release of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 in October remains unaffected.
- The development of Bloodlines 2 had been passed from Hardsuit Labs to The Chinese Room in 2021, transforming it into a spiritual successor rather than a direct sequel.
- Sumo's history includes mainly work-for-hire projects and recent struggles with layoffs, including cutting staff in June 2024 and closing Timbre Games.
- Sumo's shift towards development services may have impacted several individuals, aligning with their need to balance creative ventures with commercial realities.
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