Layoffs Hit ‘Project Ethos’ Team as 2K Unveils New Concept Art, Details for Game

Home Gaming News May 7, 2026 10:49am PT Layoffs Hit ‘Project Ethos’ Team as 2K Unveils New Concept Art, Details for Game By Jennifer Maas Plus Icon Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer @jmaasaronson Latest Layoffs Hit ‘Project Ethos’ Team as 2K Unveils New Concept Art, Details for Game 11 minutes ago ‘Bridgerton’ to Launch ‘The Sims 4’ Collaboration, Including Masquerade Ball Kit 1 hour ago MDRN Logic Launches Gaming Division Following Terry Hines & Associates Sale, Debuts With PlayStation-MLB Campaign (EXCLUSIVE) 2 hours ago See All 2K Video game developer 2K‘s 31st Union studio is experiencing a round of layoffs amid development on its upcoming “Project Ethos” video game project. The unconfirmed number of cuts come as the Take-Two Interactive-owned 2K has unveiled new concept art (which readers can view below) and details for the long-gestating game. “Our studio is committed to building a bold new game with a renewed direction and vision – a skill-based PVP roguelike experience that will challenge and thrill players,” 31st Union studio chief Ben Brinkman said in a memo to staff announcing the layoffs Thursday. “We’ve evolved as a team this past year in what has been a defining period of creative growth. While the moves we’re making haven’t always been easy, they are what is required to push us forward. I believe strongly in our ability to deliver on this vision and the promise of this game.” Related Stories Drake Announces 'Iceman' Album Release Date