Avalanche Studios closes New York and Montreal locations, laying off nine percent of staff

"This is an exceptionally difficult decision, but we believe it's necessary to ensure a stable and sustainable future for the company."

Avalanche Studios has closed its New York and Montreal locations, and around 50 employees (nine percent of Avalanche Studios overall) have been laid off as a result, the company announced.

With the closure of its New York and Montreal studios, Avalanche Studios’ only remaining locations are in Stockholm, Malmo, and Liverpool.

Get the full statement from Avalanche Studios below.

A Statement from Avalanche Studios Group
Since its inception over two decades ago, Avalanche Studios Group has grown to encompass five locations worldwide: Stockholm, New York, Malmö, Liverpool, and Montreal.
Today, we regretfully announce the closure of two of those locations: New York and Montreal. This means we’ll be parting ways with around 50 valued friends and colleagues, which represents roughly nine percent of Avalanchers worldwide.

This is an exceptionally difficult decision, but we believe it’s necessary to ensure a stable and sustainable future for the company.
Our focus is now on supporting all Avalanchers through this challenging time. We’re grateful for the invaluable contributions of those leaving and remain committed to creating incredible gaming experiences for our players.