Key Points:
– Inflexion Games’ UK division reportedly shutting down.
– Audio team and “others in the UK” affected, including Audio Director Jon Newman.
– Principal Audio Designer Rebecca Parnell and Senior Audio Designer Tom Avis also impacted.
– Number of layoffs unknown, with Inflexion yet to formally acknowledge cuts.
– Closure follows Surgent Studios’ games division hiatus due to funding issues.
Inflexion Games UK Division Closure: A Blow to Local Gaming Industry
Inflexion Games’ UK division is reportedly closing its doors, impacting the audio team and other employees. The news was confirmed by Audio Director Jon Newman on LinkedIn.
Statements from Affected Employees:
– Jon Newman: “It’s been a joy and privilege to work on Nightingale… We gave it our all and poured our hearts into creating something unique.”
– Rebecca Parnell and Tom Avis also confirmed their roles were affected.
Nightingale Development:
The UK team worked on Nightingale, Inflexion’s fantasy open-world survival crafting game.
Industry Context:
This closure follows Surgent Studios’ games division hiatus due to funding struggles, highlighting the challenges faced by game development studios.
Impact on Local Gaming Industry:
The closure of Inflexion Games’ UK division raises concerns about the stability of the local gaming industry and potential ripple effects on related businesses.