Znyga Shuts Down Echtra Games and Lays off Staff
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- Znyga is shutting down its Echtra studio, reducing roles and ending development for future games.
- The shutdown is part of Zynga’s strategic realignment, according to IGN.
- IGN reports that the total number of affected employees is unknown, but the studio has 61 people currently listed on LinkedIn.
Znyga is shutting down Echtra Games, reducing the roles at the studio, and ending all development for future games. The total number of employees affected by the layoffs remains unknown, but IGN reports that the studio houses at least 61 people – they source the studio’s LinkedIn page. The Echtra studio’s shutdown is a part of Zynga’s strategic realignment, according to an exclusive response the company provided to IGN.
Here is the full statement Zynga gave to IGN:
“Zynga has made the difficult decision to cease operations at its Echtra studio, ending development on future titles and reducing roles. This decision is part of a strategic realignment of the company’s resources and priorities. We will work closely with impacted employees so they are treated with the utmost respect and consideration as we navigate this difficult process.”
Echtra developed the Torchilight III, a title that was released in October of 2020 on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. The San Francisco-based studio was founded in 2016 by Max Schaefer. Echtra Games was acquired by Zynga in 2021.
As for Zynga, the American video game developer and publisher was founded in 2007. They ceased updates for Star Wars: Hunters, a multiplayer third person team based shooter that released on Nintendo Switch and mobile.
