Sadly it seems things are not looking too good for Playful Studios the team that brought us the charming New Super Lucky’s Tale on the Nintendo Switch.
It’s a reworked version of the Xbox One X launch title. The studio announced that it has now significantly reduced its full-time staff as presumably sales of the original and the reworked game didn’t live up to expectations.
Playful statement
Since 2012, we have had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with some of the most talented developers in our industry, to create unique, beloved IP, and cherished original games. We’ve created and shipped multiple titles on a range of platforms to millions of players worldwide, and we are incredibly proud of the work our teams have accomplished along the way.
During this time we have taken significant risks to grow our studio, we’ve dared to dream big, and we’ve worked hard to pursue these amazing opportunities together with our friends.
Continued changes in the global video game marketplace require Playful to evolve its approach to the development and production of our current and future projects. The studio will be pivoting to a more streamlined production model based on distributed game development and dynamic, project-based teams.
As part of this transition in our operating model, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to significantly reduce our full-time staff, effective today. We are truly heartbroken to be parting ways with many of our friends and colleagues.
These are people who have poured their hearts into every game Playful has created, who have supported us and each other every step of the way, and have truly made this studio what it is today. We will be working closely with each person affected by this transition to help them move forward.
Sincerely,
Paul Bettner & Katy Drake Bettner
SUPPORT THEM!
Wow … this studio really deserves all the support we can get them. New Super Lucky’s Tale is a title that captured a place in my heart. Is it perfect … hell no … but really which title is? It is a title everyone with a Nintendo heart should own. Whether it is digitally or physically really.
I hope we can get them more sales by giving it some attention.
Besides that I hope some company ….. COUGH nintendo COUGH … can show that they care.
About New Super Lucky’s Tale
Leap into a Playful Platforming Adventure for all ages with New Super Lucky’s Tale!
Run, jump, climb incredible heights, burrow deep underground, overcome enemies, and explore amazing worlds on an epic quest to rescue the Book of Ages from the mysterious Jinx and his nefarious Kitty Litter!
Features
- Experience an incredible variety of gameplay, ranging from 3D open-world hubs to story-based adventure levels to 2D side-scrolling challenges, rewarding mini-games, mind-bending puzzles, thrilling boss battles, and a memorable cast of characters!
- A true love letter to classic 3D platformers, with hundreds of collectibles to gather, tons of rewarding secrets to unlock, and an entire wardrobe of costumes for the stylish adventurer!
- New Super Lucky’s Tale features all new levels, redesigned original levels, tighter movement control, a fully rotatable camera, and improvements to nearly every other aspect, including art, lighting, cinematics, dialogue, UI, sound, music, and more.
