THQ lays off 33 across Kaos Studios and Volition
by Griffin McElroy 
on Mar 31st 2011 5:20PM
And
the hits just keep on coming. THQ has confirmed to
Gamasutra that it has reduced the staff sizes of
Red Faction developer Volition, Inc. and
Homefront developer Kaos Studios. Volition, whose team of around 200 is also working on the next, bonersword-equipped installment in the
Saint's Row franchise, had its headcount cut by 16 positions. Kaos Studios, which employs more than 100 developers, lost 17 across its departments.
In its statement to Gamasutra, representatives for THQ explained, "The changes are not expected to affect any current or future titles in development with Volition." The statement adds that Kaos has a "dedicated team in place" to continue supporting
Homefront with post-launch content while preparing for future projects. We wish the 33 folks affected by the cutbacks the best of luck in getting back on their feet.
