On Monday, a trailer for Square Enix and Luminous Productions’ forthcoming title Forspoken was shared by the game’s Twitter account, going viral for its over-explanatory voiceover.
Call of Duty: Warzone. Many developers who worked at the studio have now been laid off as a result of that change. It seems like Toys For Bob aren’t the only studio drafted in for support either as VGC reporter Andy Robinson claims “virtually every studio at Activision” is now involved in the development of the
Call of Duty franchise.
I was recently told that virtually every studio at Activision is now working on Call of Duty. https://t.co/Y5TTLwGuqc
Robinson didn’t specify which game(s) the studios have been brought in to help develop, but glancing at the opening roll for any recent
Toys for Bob Developer Will Work on Call of Duty Warzone Going Forward [UPDATED] Apr 30, 2021 05:12 EDT
[UPDATE] Activision sent us a statement according to which there were no layoffs at Toys for Bob. Through a spokesperson, the publisher also said the studio will continue supporting Crash Bandicoot 4, too.
Reports of layoffs at Toys For Bob are incorrect. There has not been a reduction in personnel recently at the studio. The development team is operating fully and has a number of full-time job openings at this time. The studio is excited to continue supporting Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, and more recently provide additional development support to Call of Duty: Warzone.
What you need to know
Toys for Bob is the developer of the celebrated game Crash Bandicoot 4: It s About Time.
Activision now has Toys for Bob working on Call of Duty: Warzone development.
Various Toys for Bob talent has reportedly been let go.
Update April 30, 2021 at 2:37 pm ET: Activision has provided the following statement.
Reports of layoffs at Toys For Bob are incorrect. There has not been a reduction in personnel recently at the studio. The development team is operating fully and has a number of full-time job openings at this time. The studio is excited to continue supporting Crash Bandicoot 4: It s About Time, and more recently provide additional development support to Call of Duty: Warzone.