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LucasArts confirms latest round of layoffs

by Randy Nelson on Sep 1st 2010 7:07PM

As the October 26 release of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 draws near, LucasArts has confirmed a cut in its internal development staff -- much like it did just prior to the launch of the first Force Unleashed in 2008. Speaking to Gamasutra, the publisher presented the downsizing as "reorganizing its teams to better address the needs of the internal studio."

"Unfortunately, this means adjusting staffing," it said, adding, "LucasArts continues to be committed to creating a first-class internal studio and to fostering relationships with trusted external partners in order to deliver quality games that amaze and inspire fans." The cuts come less than six months after the resignation of LucasArts president Darrell Rodriguez. His replacement, Paul Meegan, came onboard in June.

We're guessing that Splinter Cell director Clint Hocking, who just started at LucasArts in August, is staying put.

Via: Gamasutra
Source: Kotaku

Tags: layoffs, LucasArts, star-wars-the-force-unleashed-2

Reader Comments (23)

Now confirm if Force Unleashed 3 is cancelled or not. >_>

@Faenix From what I read on Kotaku, yes- it's cancelled. So much for a videogame trilogy.

@Jimmyjames

Well looks like im selling force unleashed 1, and I will not buy force unleashed 3.

If they can cancel force unleashed 3, before 2 is even out.. 2 is going to suck hard

@Faenix

Will not buy force unleashed 2.. >_>

@Faenix What? That doesn't make any sense at all. How does the sequel being canceled at all effect TFU2?

@TheDarkWayne

Lets see,

1. Lay offs,
2. Cancelled the sequel, to the sequel.
3. The main dude behind them left

That seems like no faith in the product, thus makes me assume TFU2 is going to suck. Harder then the first one (Although it was an okay game, it was very fustrating though)

So... Day of the Tentacle SE is never gonna happen, huh?

You can adjust the staff to the Battlefront 3 team...or else.

@Brando Calrissian
I would rather have republic commando 2 since they left the first game with a cliff hanger.
Best of luck to those that lost their jobs it is becoming common to be cut so the company can make the most money.

Tell mer this, LucasArts. What motivation do us, the consumers have to be loyal to your brand if you are going to lay off the entire team once a game is complete? Even if there IS a Force Unleashed 3, the same people won't be doing it.

I was going to buy this game. Now I won't be. I will no longer support a studio that lays off the majority of a development team when the game is completed.

@Jimmyjames This can happen at any developer, especially if members of a development team were on temporary contracts.

@Jimmyjames

two words: DICK MOVE

I just read this as "DLC for Force Unleashed 2 is going to be minimal at best".

At least, that's what I fear.

@MystileArmor

Fear is the path of the Dark Side.

I don't mind a bit of the Dark Side at times, though. Provided personal hygiene is in order, off course.

I can see TF2 taking in a good amount of money, I'd be surprised if it didn't offset the (probably relatively small) dev costs. I can't say I get why they did this.

Same thing they did with Force Unleashed 1. They always fire the development team right after the games go gold.

This is a shame. Best of luck to everyone affected.

Man, if lucasarts practices profit sharing, this is even more of a dick move than it is on itself.

Fast forward 3 years, we'll get another article revealing that LucasArts is firing TFU3's developers just before it comes out. Also, there still won't be a SWBF3 out.

I won't buy SWTFU until they decide to add in a Jedi Knight style multiplayer. I'll keep on renting via Gamefly. Firing off the staff doesn't make me want to hand over my cash either.

So basically, prior to part one releasing, they fired half their staff. The game played horribly apart from two or three levels.

(I know it was a best-seller. that doesn't make it a good game, just means that people still fall for the Lucas Trap)

Now, with the sequel they do the exact same thing. Any guesses towards the quality? Yeah, I'm not getting it.

Dear Lucasarts, if you want to make money and have anyone care about you again, please develop and release a follow-up to the amazing tie fighter/x-wing series for modern PCs.

THXUBYE.

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