Less than a month after launching Empulse, it looks like Splitgate dev 1047 Games are laying off more staff

Splitgate developer 1047 Games is undergoing a new round of layoffs, coming less than a month after the studio launched its latest title, Empulse. As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, this marks the third round of staff cuts at the developer within approximately one year.

Public posts on LinkedIn from multiple studio employees confirmed the job losses. Positions affected in this round include an associate art director, a community specialist, and a QA director.

Statements from Affected Employees

In a post on LinkedIn, an associate art director at the studio wrote about the recent decision, confirming it was part of a larger pattern at the company:

"As of the end of this week, it will be my last day at 1047 Games due to the third wave of studio layoffs,"

"Throughout the years in this industry, my main goal has always been to work with inspiring artists and art directors, which was a significant reason why I joined. Unfortunately, that didn't last as long as I hoped, but I'm grateful for the experience and the wonderful people I had the chance to work with."

A QA director at 1047 Games also shared a message regarding their departure following the release of Empulse:

"Another new experience for me - drafting a 'part of a layoff' post on LinkedIn. I have seen so many in the last few years, yet I have been lucky enough to not have to post one myself until now. Basing it on my goodbye message to the remainder of the 1047 Games, here it goes. A bunch of us, 'the crew' aboard the 1047 train, are getting off on this post-Empulse station. It has been an interesting ride, bumpy at times, narrowly avoiding derailment and with everyone working hard to keep that 1047 train going."

Studio History and Uncertain Scale

The total number of employees affected in this latest round has not been confirmed by 1047 Games. The developer previously conducted two other rounds of layoffs over the past year: an initial round affecting an unspecified number of staff, followed by a second round that resulted in 45 job losses.

The specific reasons behind the latest layoffs remain unknown. While Empulse is currently in early access, it is unclear if the title has met internal expectations or secured sufficient player numbers following its launch.

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