Free Radical Design Shuts Down, TimeSplitters Studio Mourns
TL;DR
Free Radical Design, the studio behind TimeSplitters, has reportedly closed down, resulting in the layoff of 80 employees as part of Embracer Group's ongoing restructuring program. The closure was confirmed by social media posts from employees, and the company's website now displays a "404 Company Not Found" message. Earlier reports had speculated the studio's future, with allegations that it would close on December 11, which Embracer denied at the time.
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- TimeSplitters studio Free Radical Design appears to shut down as Embracer fallout continues The Verge
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