May 7, 2026
2K lays off staff working on free-to-play shooter Project Ethos, while hinting at "new direction and focus"
2K has laid off staff at 31st Union, the studio working on free-to-play shooter Project Ethos. The news was announced in an internal memo sent by studio head Ben Brinkman, which 2K subsequently shared with GamesIndustry.biz .
2K has laid off staff at 31st Union, the studio working on free-to-play shooter Project Ethos. The news was announced in an internal memo sent by studio head Ben Brinkman, which 2K subsequently shared with GamesIndustry.biz . Read more
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