Swedish video game business Avalanche Studios closes its Liverpool operation with the loss of 31 jobs. Tony McDonough reports
A video games operation based at St Paul’s Square in Liverpool has closed with the loss of 31 jobs.
Swedish video game business Avalanche Studios confirmed its operation at 5 St Paul’s Square, where it occupied 9,452 sq ft of office space, was no more. It had only taken the space in the final quarter of 2023.
In a statement Avalanche said: “As we announced earlier this fall (autumn), we initiated a collective consultation process regarding the proposed closure of our Liverpool studio.
“We can now confirm that this process has concluded, that the studio has closed and that we have parted ways with 31 people. The exceptional talent, passion, and commitment from everyone leaving have impacted every project.
“We are truly grateful for the dedication and invaluable contributions to Avalanche Studios Group. Our focus remains on supporting the Avalanchers through this transition and to carry on making great games for our player communities.”
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Based in Stockholm and Malmö, Avalanche operates three divisions – Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction. It is best known for its Just Cause series of games.
It had been working alongside Xbox Game Studios Publishing on the Contraband title but development was paused earlier this year after Microsoft announced a series of layoffs in the summer.