Halo Studios Hit by Layoffs After Campaign Evolved Launch [UPDATE]

Layoffs are occurring at Halo Studios.

Halo Studios not too long ago launched Halo: Campaign Evolved. It’s the primary recreation within the long-running Xbox franchise to be launched on a Sony PlayStation platform. Unfortunately, following the sport’s launch, the studio seems to be conducting layoffs.

UPDATE August 7: It’s been confirmed that those that had been let go had been contractors who’ve both had their contracts lapse or terminated. No full-time employees has been let go.

Halo Studios Staff Share Layoff Announcements on LinkedIn

Several LinkedIn posts mirror this, with a number of folks stating that their time on the studio has ended. Nick Treitman, a producer on the studio, has famous that he was not too long ago affected by a spherical of layoffs.

After 6.5 years engaged on Halo and dodging simply as many rounds of layoffs – it has lastly caught as much as me. I’ve nothing however love for Halo and the parents on the studio, that is only a powerful actuality within the gaming business proper now.

I’m open to new roles as a Producer/Project Manager working remotely or hybrid within the Seattle space.

During my time, I’ve had the honour of supporting a number of superb groups starting from Art, Networking, Localization, Narrative, and being the Product Owner of Halo Infinites social multiplayer pillar.

Paul Morris was listed as a scrum grasp, and his time on the studio has additionally come to an finish. However, it’s famous that he was a contractor.

Today, I discovered my time at Halo Studios will likely be coming to an finish following the profitable launch of our newest recreation, Halo: Campaign Evolved.

I do know this is likely one of the most difficult job markets our business has seen, and I do know the street forward received’t be simple.

But I’m not achieved, and my goal has not modified.

Caleb Lawrence, a Software Engineer on the studio, not too long ago listed himself as out there for work as properly.

Insider Gaming will proceed to observe the story and report any updates as extra info turns into out there.

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