Oslo-based survival and MMO game developer Funcom has confirmed a round of redundancies following the huge success of " Dune: Awakening ."
The company is restructuring as it moves on from development into long-term live operations and builds towards a big console launch in 2026.
Funcom Restructures After 'Dune: Awakening' Success
Funcom said that "Dune: Awakening" was the largest launch in its 32-year history, citing the strength of the game's early momentum. Nevertheless, the company told Gameindustrybiz that keeping and growing the title involves a shift in strategy.
To continue content creation, live updates, and coming console plans, the company stated that it needs to restructure its teams, a decision that regrettably entails staff cuts.
Funcom clarified:
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