Cloud Imperium Games, the developer of highly anticipated sci-fi projects such as Squadron 42 and Star Citizen, has reportedly undergone layoffs within its senior management ranks. According to a recent report by Insider Gaming, high-ranking officials within the studio have been terminated, triggering a significant restructuring of the company’s management framework.
Executives who escaped layoffs have instead been reassigned to entirely new roles within the studio. The studio has also reduced its workforce by eliminating positions in various departments, including quality assurance (QA). According to sources, studio head Chris Roberts unveiled a groundbreaking new direction for the company through an internal memo circulated among staff.
According to reports, Robert’s stated that the desire to meet discharge schedules for individual video games was a driving force behind the administrative changes made.
“To achieve laser-like concentration on meeting the simultaneous releases of Star Citizen 1.2 and 1.0, it’s crucial to ensure that our teams are performing optimally and sustainably across the organization,” said Roberts. “To achieve this goal, I’ve deemed it essential to revamp our team structure from top to bottom, ensuring that each individual is in their optimal role and operates independently to maximum effect by our most critical year.”
The Cloud Imperium Games website has undergone adjustments, revealing that Carl Jones, the company’s long-serving Chief Strategy Officer, who had spent over a decade with the organization, has been let go.
Has been experiencing steady growth for a considerable period, boasting some of the most impressive and successful video games available. Since its inception, the sport has garnered over $750 million in funding through a range of innovative crowdfunding methods. The highly anticipated 1.0 launch of the sport is imminent, yet Cloud Imperium Games remains tight-lipped about a specific release date.
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