
Shocking Setback for People Can Fly: Studio Cancels Major Projects and Lays Off Developers!
2025-06-02
Author: Yu
People Can Fly Faces Major Cutbacks!
In a stunning announcement on Monday, People Can Fly—famed for hits like Outriders and Gears of War: Judgment—revealed that it is canceling two highly-anticipated games due to mounting issues with its publisher and a critical lack of funding.
What Went Wrong?
The studio is now in a difficult position, with CEO Sebastian Wojciechowski stating that they will "significantly regroup" and "scale down [their] teams." Although the exact number of affected employees was not disclosed, the fallout from this decision is likely to be significant.
Goodbye Project Gemini and Project Bifrost!
The games in question are Project Gemini and Project Bifrost. Project Gemini's cancellation stemmed from the publisher’s failure to secure a publishing agreement, leaving the studio in limbo regarding its future. Bifrost—a promising VR title intended for self-publishing—also met its demise as funding became unavailable.
A Troubling Pattern?
This isn’t the first time People Can Fly has faced such turbulence. In December 2024, they ended development on another project, Project Victoria, while also trimming staff working on Bifrost. Compounding these issues, the studio had earlier announced that Square Enix would be managing the publishing of Gemini, but it seems that relationship has faltered.
What’s Next for the Studio?
As the dust settles, the future of People Can Fly remains uncertain. Fans are left wondering what this means for the studio's reputation and its ability to produce exciting new games. Will they bounce back from this setback? Only time will tell.