May 8, 2026
2K Games confirms layoffs at Project Ethos shooter studio and hints at new design direction: 'It's become clear that changes need to be made'
The free-to-play extraction/hero shooter was announced in 2024, but hasn't made much headway since.
The free-to-play extraction/hero shooter was announced in 2024, but hasn't made much headway since.
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