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Tales of Kenzera: Zau developer suffers layoffs

Surgent Studios confirmed that the developer is still very proud of the work it did on Zau.
Alex Hopley Editor UK 3 July 2024

Tales of Kenzera: Zau was yet another game released recently that managed to do well when it came to reviews, but couldn't necessarily generate the sales it needed to keep its developer, Surgent Studios, fully intact.

Surgent Studios confirmed over on Twitter/X that it would indeed be going through layoffs. "Unfortunately, Surgent has joined the growing number of games studios impacted by layoffs this year," the post reads.

https://x.com/surgentstudios/status/1808216664145576284

Just over a dozen people have been affected, and Surgent recalls the difficult times the whole industry is facing now. The game's main star and creative voice, Abubakar Salim, also made a post saying that he and Surgent will continue to support those affected in any way they can.

https://x.com/Abzybabzy/status/1808221598983544959

Editor UK Alex Hopley covered the video game industry for Gamereactor, from new announcements and launches to the business behind them. He also wrote on tech, film and entertainment, and his coverage wasn't tied to any one region.
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