In fair gaming world, where cult-classic titles dwell, Cyan Worlds hath made a proclamation. They, the architects behind the tapestries of “Myst” and “Riven,” hath decreed the dismissal of twelve of their fellowship. Verily, ’tis said that this number doth maketh up roughly half their band, and these unfortunate souls art to depart at the month’s end.
‘Twas through the conduit of BlueSky that this missive hath been disseminated. Erelong, the declaration spake of the industry’s tempestuous vicissitudes, where the studio must needs balance the longevity of their craft against the exigencies of game development in the year of Our Lord 2025. Alas, such tidings art not unfamiliar. The gaming realm hath been assailed by a maelstrom of layoffs throughout the annus, with myriad enclaves already feeling the blight in the first trimester.
In the opening dawn of January, three studios shuttered their gates, including the likes of Counterplay Games, creator of “Godfall.” Come February, three bastions under the Warner Bros banner did likewise, even unto the cancellation of the much-anticipated “Wonder Woman” saga in the digital realm. ‘Twas cited that many of their recent offerings had missed the mark in terms of excellence, hence the egress to redouble their endeavors upon existing franchises and IPs. Yet yestereve, word hath spread that the expansion planned for “Hogwarts Legacy” hath also been sundered amidst the tumult.
Behold, the gaming domain doth bear witness to an estimated pelting of 33,000 laborers thus far. From the ashes hath risen the United Videogame Workers Union (UVW-CWA), taking up the banner to champion for greater constancy in employ. Cyan Worlds, in their hour of travail, professeth, “Long hath we lingered in the realm of play, weathering tribulations afore… Our humble supplication is to endure yet longer.”
The tidings of the dismissals did send no shockwaves amongst the denizens of Cyan Worlds. As per the studio, they hath been paragons of transparency, verily portraying their plight unto their brethren, who thus did discern this outcome as a foreseen eventuality. And so, albeit forewarned, the studio doth lament, “The burden of this event hath (and hath ever) lain heavy upon these hearts of ours.”
