The gaming industry has been dealt a shocking blow with the news that Kwalee Labs, the development team behind the recently released cosmic horror shooter Luna Abyss, has been laid off in its entirety. Despite the game's positive reception, with an 81 critics' score on Metacritic and endorsements from notable gaming personalities, the team of nine employees found themselves out of work as of June 16.

Luna Abyss, which launched on May 21 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, has been praised for its unique blend of first-person shooter combat and bullet hell elements, set against the backdrop of a derelict megastructure on a moon called Luna. The game's success has been a highlight for the team, but unfortunately, it was not enough to save them from the unexpected layoffs.

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  • The entire development team at Kwalee Labs, consisting of nine employees, has been laid off due to circumstances outside of their control.
  • Luna Abyss has received widespread critical acclaim, with an 81 critics' score on Metacritic and positive reviews from gaming outlets such as Game Informer.
  • The game's unique blend of cosmic horror elements and bullet hell gameplay has set it apart from other titles in the genre.
  • The layoffs have left the future of the game and its potential for future updates or sequels uncertain.

Source: Game Informer