Embracer close Volition, developer of Red Faction and Saints Row

rockpapershotgun.com:

Embracer Group have announced that they're closing down Volition, the Illinois, US-based developer best known today for Saints Row and Red Faction. The announcement - which coincided with the predictably uproarious lifting of Starfield's review embargo, though I'm sure the timing is purely accidental - comes as part of broader restructuring at Embracer Group following a multiple-year acquisition spree, which Alice0 reported on in June.

"The Volition team has proudly created world-class entertainment for fans around the globe for 30 years. We've been driven by a passion for our community and always worked to deliver joy, surprise and delight," reads a statement posted to the studio's LinkedIn page.

"This past June, Embracer Group announced a restructuring program to strengthen Embracer and maintain its position as a leader in the video game industry. As part of that program, they evaluated strategic and operational goals and made the difficult decision to close Volition effective immediately.

"To help our team, we are working to provide job assistance and help smooth the transition for our Volition family members. We thank our customers and fans around the world for all the love and support over the years. You will always be in our hearts."

Volition staff are currently discussing the situation on Twitter. "I have been affected by today's full studio closure of Volition," VFX artist Ryan Hoss wrote. "So proud of the work me and my team did during my 7 years there. Having said that, I'm looking for a new position as a senior/lead VFX artist or art manager. Any leads would be appreciated. #gamedev #volitionjobs"

Volition's roots go back to Parallax Software, founded in 1993 by Mike Kulas and Matt Toschlog. Parallax's first