Frontier, a computer game developer and publisher, has announced that it is undergoing massive layoffs after the completion of the F1 Manager development. The company has stated that due to the project’s completion, Frontier experienced a tremendous decrease in its development staff, resulting in hundreds of redundancies. Frontier has been praised for its commitment to its workers, and has promised to provide “full severance packages and other benefits to ensure their transition.”
The F1 Manager project was one of the largest projects ever taken on by Frontier. The project involved the design and construction of a racing management game for the PlayStation and Xbox platforms, as well as an online multiplayer version. Frontier had previously partnered with the Formula 1 racing series to promote and develop the game. Although the game was highly anticipated, its release was met with a lukewarm reception, both from critics and the public. The financial losses resulting from the project then necessitated the decision to downsize.
Kelly Koester, Frontier’s CEO, released a statement regarding the layoffs, expressing his sorrow for the affected staff. He noted that the company had taken many measures to ensure its workforces’ security, such as rigorous hiring practices and competitive salaries. Koester said, “It is our duty to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees by making sure their transition is supported in all the ways we can, and I deeply regret the circumstances that have led us here.”
Despite the layoffs, Frontier has promised to continue supporting its current F1 Manager game. The company is also looking ahead to its next project, which is rumored to be a new installment of its space exploration series, Elite. Frontier has yet to make an official announcement regarding this project, but critics and fans alike are optimistic that the new installment will be a big success whilst providing stability for the company’s future.
