Telltale Games, a renowned company in the gaming industry known for its hit episodic games like The Wolf Among Us and The Walking Dead, is now facing financial pressures. In September, former employee Jonah Huang took to Twitter to announce that he, along with his colleagues, had been laid off. This unfortunate news adds to a series of recent layoffs in the gaming industry from companies like Naughty Dog, Blizzard, Epic Games, and Twitch.
Huang’s tweet also shed light on the need for unionization within the gaming industry. The aim is to address these recurring layoffs and protect the employees working in this ever-changing industry. In response, Telltale Games released a statement blaming “current market conditions” for the layoffs. They assured fans that the projects currently in development are still in production, although specific details were not provided.
Fans of The Wolf Among Us series have been eagerly awaiting the release of its sequel, The Wolf Among Us 2. However, the anticipated launch has been pushed back to 2024. Huang, unfortunately, could not comment on the status of the game due to a non-disclosure agreement.
While Telltale Games claims to be making efforts to support those who have been laid off, they did not provide further details on their plans. It is worth noting that just before the layoffs, Telltale Games had acquired Flavourworks, a UK-based studio.
In addition to calling for unionization, Huang is urging gaming industry employees to participate in a survey about their rates and working conditions. This survey aims to gather data that will shed light on the issues faced by professionals in the gaming industry.
As the gaming industry continues to navigate financial challenges and layoffs, the call for unionization and improvements in working conditions becomes more crucial. The future of Telltale Games and its highly anticipated projects remain uncertain, leaving fans waiting anxiously for updates.
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