Funcom is shutting down The Outsiders, the studio behind Metal: Hellsinger. The founder, David Goldfarb, announced this decision online, stating that the ten-year-old studio will close for good.
Studio Closure Details
The closure comes shortly after Funcom announced layoffs, despite celebrating the success of Dune: Awakening, which was its biggest release. Funcom did not disclose how many employees are affected by these layoffs.
The Outsiders worked on Dune: Awakening, but it is uncertain how many employees will lose their jobs due to the studio’s closure. Goldfarb expressed his emotional response to the announcement, highlighting their past struggles and the success of Metal: Hellsinger.
Future Plans for Team
Goldfarb mentioned that the team may try to continue developing games in some capacity. However, specific plans for the future remain uncertain.
He reflected on the journey of The Outsiders, where team loyalty led to the creation of Metal: Hellsinger, a personal accomplishment for him.
Job Impact Uncertainty
Questions remain about the full scope of job losses and the future of the affected employees.
Funcom has not clarified how many people from The Outsiders will be impacted by this decision.
