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Update: This article has been updated with a statement shared with TechRadar Gaming by a Blackbird Interactive spokesperson.
Canadian game development studio Blackbird Interactive is laying off a number of its staff, employees have revealed.
It previously developedHardspace: Shipbreakerand co-developedMinecraftLegendsalongside Mojang Studios.
As Game Developerreports, the news was first shared by a number of impacted employees on LinkedIn.
Despite the situation, I appreciate all the experiences and wonderful people I’ve met and known at BBI.
Others affected include associate programmerDylan Freddi, as well as lead and senior game designer Victoria Wojcik.
Wojcikwrote: 2024 comes full of surprises!
I am looking for work.
Unfortunately I have been affected by recent layoffs.
At the time of writing, its not clear how many people have been affected by these layoffs.
We looked at multiple ways of avoiding this and regretfully other options werent viable.
Were offering a suite of extended benefits and severance to help ease this transition."
We will continue to keep you updated on our progress.
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