Hardsuit Labs Fires All Employees Working on Bloodlines 2
All the authors of the Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 were fired from the Hardsuit Labs studio. Employees themselves began to write about this on social networks: the narrative department was completely disbanded.
I'm heartbroken to announce that I've been laid off from my position as a narrative designer at Hardsuit Labs - alongside the rest of the narrative department (and many others). All four of us are seeking new opportunities.
— Anna 🌿 - Looking for Work! (@annacwebs) March 1, 2021
Hey, y'all. So unfortunately there were layoffs at Hardsuit Labs, and the entire narrative team including myself were affected. If you know about any writing or narrative design opportunities, I would greatly appreciate hearing about the opportunity. ♥️
— Nicole Stanford 🌃 (@nightingalebard) March 1, 2021
HSL has made the decision to do layoffs today, and all of us on the narrative team were affected. If you or your team is looking for an amazing writer or narrative designer, boy do I have three excellent recommendations for you.
— Samantha Wallschlaeger (@StillNotSam) March 1, 2021
Sadly, I was hit by the layoffs today at HSL. If anyone is looking for a senior-level game writer/narrative designer, feel free to reach out or pass my info along.
— Jordan Mychal Lemos (@crypticjordan) March 1, 2021
I've worked on games like AC: Odyssey and Ghost of Tsushima, and am open to AA, AAA, and remote work.
Thanks all.
It is not known how many other employees were fired from the studio. Earlier it was reported that the release of Bloodlines 2 was postponed, and development was given to another studio. It is indicated that the project is still under development.
The game's lead writer was also fired in the summer.