1047 Games, the studio behind the Splitgate franchise, has initiated a new round of staff layoffs. This marks the third time the company has reduced its workforce within the past year, occurring less than a month after the studio launched its latest title, Empulse.
Quick Facts
- Developer: 1047 Games
- Recent Release: Empulse (Early Access)
- Layoff Frequency: Third round of cuts in approximately 12 months
- Status: Unspecified number of staff affected
The job cuts were confirmed through multiple reports on LinkedIn from former employees. Jonathan Kuo, who served as an associate art director at the studio, stated on the platform that his tenure ended this week as part of the “third wave of studio layoffs.” Other departures include the studio's community specialist and its QA director, both of whom confirmed their roles were impacted by the recent restructuring.
The Status of Empulse and 1047 Games
Empulse, a movement-based shooter featuring wall-running and mech combat, entered early access last month. While the game has generally seen positive reception, the studio’s continued downsizing raises questions regarding the project's long-term sustainability and the studio's current operational capacity.
Previous rounds of layoffs at 1047 Games have varied in scope. While the first instance involved an unspecified number of employees, the second round saw 45 staff members leave the company. As of now, the studio has not publicly disclosed the exact number of people affected by this latest reduction, nor has it provided a detailed explanation regarding the decision to downsize so shortly after the release of Empulse.