{"id":40630,"date":"2023-12-15T19:42:19","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T19:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/3d-realms-and-slipgate-ironworks-are-the-latest-embracer-studios-to-be-hit-with-layoffs\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T19:42:19","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T19:42:19","slug":"3d-realms-and-slipgate-ironworks-are-the-latest-embracer-studios-to-be-hit-with-layoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/3d-realms-and-slipgate-ironworks-are-the-latest-embracer-studios-to-be-hit-with-layoffs\/","title":{"rendered":"3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks Are the Latest Embracer Studios to Be Hit With Layoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Embracer Group has once again conducted a round of layoffs, with Duke Nukem creator 3D Realms and Ghostrunner co-developer Slipgate Ironworks being hit, per posts on social media by former employees.<\/p>\n

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Employees at both studios took to X\/Twitter to reveal that they had been laid off<\/a> from their jobs<\/a>, including Michael Markie<\/a>, a lead composer at both studios, and Patrick Hewitt<\/a>, a 3D artist. Scott Miller, the founder of 3D Realms, said in a post<\/a> that he had “several sources” tell him that layoffs were happening, particularly at the 3D Realms headquarters in Denmark. <\/p>\n

“This one hits me hard because I worked with the new 3DR from 2014 up until when they were bought out by Embracer 2.5 yrs ago,” Miller wrote. <\/p>\n

It’s currently unclear how many people were affected, but Miller wrote that he heard “half the company” had been laid off.<\/p>\n

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Several sources have told me this bad news… Sorry to hear about another drop of the axe by Embracer Group, this time landing on Danish 3D Realms. A lot of people, including core devs, will be looking for work asap. Hopefully they land jobs soon. This one hits me hard because I\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 Scott Miller – Apogee\/3DR Founder\u2622\ufe0f (@ScottApogee) December 14, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Sadly with a heavy heart I must say I’ve also been affected by the layoffs@ SlipgateIronworks & 3DR<\/p>\n

Currently looking for Fulltime work within the 3D gamedev space<\/p>\n

My skills are Hardsurface prop and vehicle art having worked on Tempest Rising prev<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcacPlease RT and reach out! <3 pic.twitter.com\/YDC85qubsG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Pat-a-wan | 3D Artist Looking for work. (@Pat_a_wan) December 15, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Last night I was laid off from 3DRealms\/SlipgateIronworks and now I must undertake the journey of looking for new opportunities<\/p>\n

if anyone is looking out for a programmer that can do Graphics\/AI\/Porting\/Engine stuff (and non-Unreal projects) please hit me up<\/p>\n

\u2014 ziyad barakat (@ziacko1) December 14, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Hello!
Earlier today i was laid off from 3DRealms\/Slipgate, and am now looking for work! <\/p>\n

I’ve been a Texture Artist (photoreal\/stylized) for many years in a multitude of projects, and have some experience in the UI\/UX department as well.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcacPlease RT and reach out!<\/p>\n

\u2014 \ud835\udd44\ud835\udd40\ud835\udd42\ud835\udd3c\ud835\udd3b. (@mdominguezppf) December 15, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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For Christmas this year, I got laid off! \ud83e\udd73<\/p>\n

If anyone is looking for a level designer or audio please hit me up!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Markie (@markiemusicpro) December 14, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In a statement sent to IGN, an Embracer Group spokesperson said the company does “not comment on rumors or speculation” when asked about the recent layoffs at 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks. They added that they’re in the midst of a “comprehensive restructuring program” which could include “the closing of studios and termination of projects.” You can read the full statement below. <\/p>\n