Layoffs Hit Private Division Label Amid disastrous Kerbal Space Program 2 release

Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of popular game publisher Private Division, is said to have laid off several employees across the board.

Video game publisher Take-Two is laying people off today in its Private Division label and other divisions, sources tell Bloomberg. Spokesman Alan Lewis says the cuts "will better align our organization with our long-term priorities" and that the impact on dev teams is "minimal."

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According to Bloomberg, the move is a strategic decision to better align the company's long-term goals with its current workforce.

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While Take-Two spokesman Alan Lewis assures the public that the impact on development teams will be minimal, this news comes on the heels of Kerbal Space Program 2's disastrous launch. Fans of the game are already concerned about a lack of content and performance issues, and these layoffs are sure to only add to these concerns.

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It remains to be seen how these layoffs will affect Take-future Two's plans and title development. However, it is clear that fans of Kerbal Space Program 2 and other Private Division games will be watching closely for any further developments.