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BioShock 4 studio reportedly facing layoffs as former Diablo boss takes over amid "development turmoil"

BioShock 4 developer Cloud Chamber is reportedly laying off an "unspecified" number of employees. The news comes as for…

Word that BioShock 4's development had running into difficulties first emerged earlier this month when Bloomberg's Jason Schreier reported the project had failed an internal review at 2K Games, with particular criticism being levied at its narrative. Soon after, studio head Kelley Gilmore was ousted and staff were warned the team needed to "become more agile and efficient", leading to concerns layoffs were imminent. Confirming his new role at Cloud Chamber on social media, Fergusson wrote, "Some of you guessed it, I'm returning to 2K to lead a series that means a lot to me as the new Head of the BioShock Franchise.

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