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Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam announces layoffs

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Spanish game developer MercurySteam, known for Metroid Dread, has announced layoffs. The company stated on LinkedIn that it is undergoing a "workforce adjustment process" without specifying the number of employees affected or the reasons behind the decision. This news comes shortly before the scheduled release of their new game, Blades of Fire, on Steam. AI

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Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam announces layoffs

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Anna Washenko) ·

    Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam announces layoffs

    The Spanish studio's newest title is due to be released on Steam later this week.

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