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Report: Crossfire dev That's No Moon lays off 14 staff
Crossfire was revealed in June of this year with Smilegate and Tencent subsidiary Team K1 acting as publishers.
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Released Mar 21, 2023
That's No Moon, a web-based action game studio founded by veteran developers from Naughty Dog and Infinity Ward, revealed Crossfire in June - a cinematic military shooter with sci-fi elements published through Smilegate and Tencent's Team K1. The project marked the studio's major public announcement roughly five years after its formation.
However, momentum stalled quickly. Within two months of Crossfire's reveal, That's No Moon underwent significant staff reductions, laying off approximately 14 employees. The timing presents a notable setback for a studio that had positioned itself around established industry talent, raising questions about the project's trajectory ahead.
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Two months after revealing Crossfire, That's No Moon have seemingly laid off 14 members of staff
Two months ago, That's No Moon, a studio made up of former Naughty Dog and Infinity Ward devs, revealed Crossfire, a cinematic military shooter with a sci-fi flair. The team first formed around five years ago, but now it appears that there's layoffs before they've even managed to…
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Layoffs Hit Staff at Crossfire Developer That’s No Moon
In yet another sweep of layoffs within the gaming space, Crossfire developer That’s No Moon has axed an as-yet undetermined number of staff.