Thick as Thieves studio does what triple-A won't: keep its game playable

Developer OtherSide Entertainment has suffered major layoffs following the launch of Thick as Thieves, leaving only a very small team at the studio and bringing an end to all future content updates for the title. Despite the severe reduction in staff, the remaining team is collaborating with publisher Megabit to ensure that the game stays playable.

Content Development Ends Following Layoffs

The decision to halt development follows significant staff reductions at OtherSide Entertainment after the game's release. In a statement reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, the developer outlined the studio's current situation:

"Working in the gaming industry is at times delightful and at other times heartbreaking. As many of you know, OtherSide Entertainment has lost most of its beloved members and only a very small team remains. This means there will be no further content updates for Thick as Thieves,"

Addressing the outcome, the studio added, "To be frank, this is not the outcome that any of us wa..."

While active feature development and expansion plans have been canceled, the remaining personnel at OtherSide Entertainment are focusing their limited resources on game preservation. Working alongside publisher Megabit, the team aims to keep the game accessible and playable for existing and future players.

From Competitive Imsim to Preservation

When Thick as Thieves was first revealed over two years ago, it was envisioned as a multiplayer immersive sim where players competed directly against each other for the same loot. Prior to its launch earlier this year, the development team narrowed the project's scope, shifting the gameplay focus exclusively to solo or co-op play.

Following its launch, commercial difficulties led to heavy layoffs at the studio. Although no new content will be created, the joint effort between OtherSide Entertainment and Megabit ensures that Thick as Thieves will remain online and playable rather than being taken offline entirely.

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