MindsEye Studio, the development team behind the highly anticipated game, has found itself at the center of a heated controversy. The studio recently hosted a lavish playtest event for fans, complete with new features and updates, but the timing of the event has been met with widespread criticism.

The backlash stems from the fact that the event was held shortly after the studio announced a round of mass layoffs, leaving many current and former staff members feeling blindsided and disrespected.

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  • Staff members and the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) have protested the event, calling it an insensitive move by the studio.
  • The playtest event was deemed 'extravagant' and a poor use of resources, especially given the recent layoffs.
  • The controversy has sparked a wider conversation about the treatment of game development staff and the importance of supporting workers in the industry.
  • The studio's decision to host the event despite the layoffs has been seen as a 'kick in the teeth' for affected employees.

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