Piranha Bytes, Developer of Gothic and Elex, Faces Closure Rumors
TL;DR
Embracer Group's restructuring has put Piranha Bytes, the developers of Gothic and Elex, at risk of being shut down, with rumors of layoffs circulating. Despite this, Piranha Bytes remains optimistic and determined to succeed. The studio's future is uncertain, but their track record of successful games may work in their favor. The gaming industry's trend of swift repercussions for underperforming games raises concerns about sustainability and creativity.
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