'We Will Persist' — Disco Elysium Dev ZA/UM Announces Layoffs 2 Months After Zero Parades Launched to 'Critical Acclaim'
Disco Elysium developer ZA/UM has announced staff layoffs two months after the release of Zero Parades.
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ZA/UM is reducing its workforce following the launch of Zero Parades. According to EGW.News, the layoffs affect up to 32 staff members.
Coverage from IGN, Engadget, and TechPowerUp highlights the timing of these cuts, occurring two months after the game's debut. While IGN notes that Zero Parades launched to 'critical acclaim,' TechPowerUp describes the launch as failed.
Future developments depend on the studio's stated commitment to persist despite the current staff reductions.
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Quick answers
How many employees are affected by the ZA/UM layoffs?
Up to 32 staff members have been hit by the layoffs, according to EGW.News.
When did Zero Parades launch?
Zero Parades launched two months prior to the announcement of the layoffs.
How was Zero Parades received?
Reception reports vary in the coverage, with IGN citing 'critical acclaim' while TechPowerUp refers to a 'failed game launch.'
Coverage (4)
- ZA/UM Layoffs Hit Up to 32 Staff After Zero Parades EGW.News · 1d ago
- Disco Elysium Studio Fires Workers After Failed Game Launch TechPowerUp · 1d ago
- ZA/UM Announces Layoffs Two Months After The Launch Of Zero Parades Engadget · 1d ago
- 'We Will Persist' — Disco Elysium Dev ZA/UM Announces Layoffs 2 Months After Zero Parades Launched to 'Critical Acclaim' IGN · 1d ago broke it first
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