Overview
- 31st Union confirmed it laid off staff working on Project Ethos, without disclosing how many roles were cut.
- Studio head Ben Brinkman told employees the team is being scaled back to fit the project's stage of development and said the studio will support those leaving.
- The game is now framed as a skill-based player-versus-player roguelike, with new concept art pointing to a more distinctive, fantasy-leaning look.
- Brinkman said he is confident in the game's future and cited continued commitment from Take-Two and 2K leadership.
- The project drew a muted reaction at its 2024 reveal and saw founding lead Michael Condrey depart, with Brinkman taking over in 2025 as the title remains on Take-Two’s upcoming slate.