Deck Nine Games has announced further employee layoffs

Deck Nine, the studio behind Life is Strange: True Colors, has experienced layoffs impacting an unspecified number of employees.

The news was communicated over the weekend via a statement from CEO Mark Lyons on the studio's social media platform.

Lyons stated, "Today, we are sad to share the news that we must say goodbye to some of our talented team members. This was an extremely difficult decision and reflects the challenging times many companies in our industry are currently facing. We are extremely grateful to every individual who has dedicated their hard work, passion and commitment to making transformative entertainment with us."

No additional information was provided regarding the number of employees affected by these layoffs. GamesIndustry.biz is seeking further comments.

This marks the second instance of job cuts at the studio this year, following a reduction of 20% of its workforce in February.

In April, an inquiry by IGN into the workplace environment at Deck Nine revealed several staff members expressing concerns over issues related to the company’s culture, which involved allegations of hate speech, excessive workloads, toxic behavior, and management problems.