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Developer Behind 2K's Project Ethos Suffers Layoffs, but Take-Two Is Sticking With the Game
- 2K and Take-Two confirm ongoing support for Project Ethos despite a staff downsizing at 31st Union.
- The memo from studio head Ben Brinkman states the team is scaling back to align with development progress.
- Project Ethos was announced in 2024 as a free-to-play, third-person shooter with roguelike elements.
- 31st Union founder Michael Condrey previously led Sledgehammer Games and was implicated in leadership changes at 2K.
- Brinkman joined 31st Union last year from EA and previously worked on Apex Legends.
- Take-Two leadership signaled continued investment in Project Ethos despite setbacks.
- The game targets a skill-based PvP roguelike experience with a focus on quick development cycles.
- No release window has been provided for Project Ethos as of the memo.
- IGN and Kotaku coverage provide context on leadership shakeups related to Project Ethos.
- The piece notes prior remarks by Take-Two executives about the project’s direction.
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