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Embracer Keeps on Firing (People); Tomb Raider Devs Next on the List

Embracer Keeps on Firing (People); Tomb Raider Devs Next on the List

Another wave of layoffs at Embracer has affected the creators of the Tomb Raider series. As a result of the restructuring, 10 employees were to have said goodbye to Crystal Dynamics.

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Marcin Przała

October 8, 2023

Embracer Keeps on Firing (People); Tomb Raider Devs Next on the List
New, Extremely Bad Reports About KOTOR Remake; Fans Fear the Worst [Update]

New, Extremely Bad Reports About KOTOR Remake; Fans Fear the Worst [Update]

Gamers waiting for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake have reason to worry. It is possible that the project will be cancelled.

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Adrian Werner

October 1, 2023

New, Extremely Bad Reports About KOTOR Remake; Fans Fear the Worst [Update]
Survival Hit Valheim Sold 12 Million Copies

Survival Hit Valheim Sold 12 Million Copies

Embracer Group was finally able to boast some positive news. Sales of Valheim have exceeded 12 million copies.

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Jan Kopacz

September 22, 2023

Survival Hit Valheim Sold 12 Million Copies
Layoffs at Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition Devs [Update: Crystal Dynamics Affected as Well]

Layoffs at Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition Devs [Update: Crystal Dynamics Affected as Well]

Embracer Group has laid off some employees of Beamdog. The reason appears to be, among other things, the poor reception of MythForce.

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Adrian Werner

September 21, 2023

Layoffs at Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition Devs [Update: Crystal Dynamics Affected as Well]
Borderlands Devs May get Sold

Borderlands Devs May get Sold

Embracer Group is said to be considering sale of Gearbox Entertainment, the developers of the Borderlands series. In addition, there have been layoffs at another studio due to the Swedish giant's restructuring.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

September 11, 2023

Borderlands Devs May get Sold
Gearbox Publishing Lays Offs Due to Restructuring at Embracer Group

Gearbox Publishing Lays Offs Due to Restructuring at Embracer Group

Gearbox is another team that has recently been hit by a wave of layoffs. This is part of the restructuring announced a few months ago by the Embracer Group.

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Kamil Kleszyk

September 1, 2023

Gearbox Publishing Lays Offs Due to Restructuring at Embracer Group
Saints Row Devs Shut Down; Studio With 30-year History Ceases to Exist

Saints Row Devs Shut Down; Studio With 30-year History Ceases to Exist

We will no longer get new games in the Saints Row series from Volition, as it has been closed down. This is due to the restructuring of Embracer Group.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

September 1, 2023

Saints Row Devs Shut Down; Studio With 30-year History Ceases to Exist
We Learned How Much Embracer Paid for Lord of the Rings

We Learned How Much Embracer Paid for Lord of the Rings

Embracer Group's financial report revealed the amount for which the Swedish corporation acquired the rights to works from the Lord of the Rings universe.

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Marcin Przała

June 22, 2023

We Learned How Much Embracer Paid for Lord of the Rings
Lord of the Rings is 'One of the Biggest Gaming IPs in the World'; Embracer has Plan

Lord of the Rings is 'One of the Biggest Gaming IPs in the World'; Embracer has Plan

Swedish media giant Embracer Group has announced major changes in the structure of future projects. The core of the corporation is to become products based on the Lord of the Rings brand.

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Adam Celarek

June 13, 2023

Lord of the Rings is 'One of the Biggest Gaming IPs in the World'; Embracer has Plan
Tough Decisions at Embracer Group; Company Closes Studios and Cancels Games

Tough Decisions at Embracer Group; Company Closes Studios and Cancels Games

Embracer Group, one of the gaming industry's largest corporations, has announced changes to the business it runs. The restructuring is expected to entail serious consequences.

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Adam Celarek

June 13, 2023

Tough Decisions at Embracer Group; Company Closes Studios and Cancels Games
Embracer Loses $2 Billion Deal; Company's Stock Price Plummets

Embracer Loses $2 Billion Deal; Company's Stock Price Plummets

Embracer Group has lost at the final stretch a strategic partner with whom it had been supposed to be „in agreement” for many months. The Swedish giant thus missed out on a two-billion-dollar deal.

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Marcin Przała

May 24, 2023

Embracer Loses $2 Billion Deal; Company's Stock Price Plummets
Fear for KotOR Remake Intensifies; Embracer CEO Leaves 'No Comment'

Fear for KotOR Remake Intensifies; Embracer CEO Leaves 'No Comment'

The fate of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake remains uncertain. When asked by investors, Embracer Group's CEO refused to even comment on the game's situation.

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Jacob Blazewicz

May 24, 2023

Fear for KotOR Remake Intensifies; Embracer CEO Leaves 'No Comment'
Dead Island 2 In for an Earthquake; Big Changes Coming

Dead Island 2 In for an Earthquake; Big Changes Coming

Plaion intends to merge its Deep Silver, Prime Matter and Ravenscourt divisions and start publishing games under its own banner.

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Adrian Werner

May 7, 2023

Dead Island 2 In for an Earthquake; Big Changes Coming
New Lord of the Rings Game in the Pipeline; Launch Sooner Than You Think

New Lord of the Rings Game in the Pipeline; Launch Sooner Than You Think

Embracer Group has announced that an as yet undisclosed game set in Tolkien's Middle-earth is in development. A total of five interactive Lord of the Rings adaptations are expected to hit the market by April 1, next year.

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Adrian Werner

February 17, 2023

New Lord of the Rings Game in the Pipeline; Launch Sooner Than You Think
Tomb Raider and Deus Ex Devs Prepare Big AAA Offensive

Tomb Raider and Deus Ex Devs Prepare Big AAA Offensive

Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal have ambitious plans for the future. They want to release five AAA games by 2028.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

February 17, 2023

Tomb Raider and Deus Ex Devs Prepare Big AAA Offensive
Embracer Records Big Profit Increase Thanks to Evil West

Embracer Records Big Profit Increase Thanks to Evil West

The Swedish Embracer Group can consider the third quarter of fiscal 2022 a very successful one - recorded profits can be counted in millions of dollars, thanks to, in no small measure, to Evil West.

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Jakub Tarchala

February 16, 2023

Embracer Records Big Profit Increase Thanks to Evil West
New Tomb Raider Will be Revealed This Year (Leak)

New Tomb Raider Will be Revealed This Year (Leak)

According to credible rumors, the next installment of Tomb Raider may be revealed later this year.

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Adrian Werner

January 22, 2023

New Tomb Raider Will be Revealed This Year (Leak)
Deus Ex GO to be Killed Off; Even Owners Will Lose It

Deus Ex GO to be Killed Off; Even Owners Will Lose It

The small but cherished Deus Ex GO will soon be shut down. Square Enix Montreal's game will be deactivated early next year.

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Agnes Adamus

November 24, 2022

Deus Ex GO to be Killed Off; Even Owners Will Lose It
Saints Row's Flop Brings Volition Under Gearbox's Supervision

Saints Row's Flop Brings Volition Under Gearbox's Supervision

Saints Row turned out to be such a disappointment that Embracer decided to transfer Volition to the care of the Gearbox group.

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Adrian Werner

November 20, 2022

Saints Row's Flop Brings Volition Under Gearbox's Supervision
Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and Thief Return to Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal

Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and Thief Return to Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal

Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal have officially taken control of the Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and Thief brands. Until recently, they were managed by Square Enix.

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Kamil Kleszyk

September 8, 2022

Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and Thief Return to Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal