Goodbye Volcano High studio KO_OP cuts thirteen roles after a funding shortfall
Game Developer reported September 14 that KO_OP eliminated thirteen roles after the cooperative said it could not secure financing for new projects while meeting current commitments. KO_OP says members were informed about the cash-flow shortfall, the decision was made democratically and team leads and elected executives are also affected. Departing workers are still due a share of any Young Suns profits, and the studio pledges to rehire as many as possible if funding arrives. The report does not establish KO_OP's full finances, job list or a rehiring date.
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