Starbreeze Cancels D&D Project, Layoffs; Focuses on Payday
Starbreeze, due to financial challenges, has cancelled Project Baxter and is focusing on revitalizing the Payday series to secure a brighter future for the studio.
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Starbreeze, due to financial challenges, has cancelled Project Baxter and is focusing on revitalizing the Payday series to secure a brighter future for the studio.
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In a move that realigns their focus, Starbreeze has decided to channel resources into their popular Payday series after cancelling Project Baxter, while expressing gratitude to the dedicated team behind it.
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