Homeworld 3 developer Blackbird Interactive has laid off an unknown number of staff. Multiple employees shared the news on Linkedin and said there had been a round of layoffs "across the company."
"Unfortunately, I was one of those impacted," wrote former Blackbird lead producer Jacob Van Rooyen. "Despite the situation, I appreciate all the experiences and wonderful people I've met and known at Blackbird Interactive. I've been amazed and humbled by everyone's support today, and I wish everyone impacted the best in landing on their feet." The news was further corroborated by former Blackbird associate programmer Dylan Freddi and
Alexander Weatherston, who spent over four years at Blackbird and had been serving as game director on an upcoming project.
It looks like Blackbird made the layoffs shortly after delaying Homeworld 3. The sci-fi title was previously slated to release in March but will now be launching on May 13, 2024. The Canadian studio recently rolled out a Homeworld 3 demo on Steam and the Epic Games Store and said it had delayed the title to incorporate player feedback.
Read the full story over at Game Developer.

