THQQF - Embracer Group Shelves Deus Ex Video Game Amid Layoffs At Eidos Montreal | Benzinga
Embracer Group AB (OTC: THQQF) has reportedly canceled a two-year-in-development Deus Ex game and laid off staff at Eidos Montreal.
The unannounced third mainline entry in the Deus Ex series was expected to enter production later this year, but the developer, Eidos Montreal, will now focus on an original franchise instead, Bloomberg reported.
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The decision comes amidst a comprehensive restructuring at Embracer Group, impacting various studios, with Eidos Montreal confirming the layoff of 97 employees across development, administration, and support services.
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