Heart Machine lays off “nearly everyone” after publisher drops unannounced project

Heart Machine founder Alx Preston said a publisher decided not to move forward with an unannounced game it was funding. Without that income, other immediate prospects or other funds, the studio had to lay off “nearly everyone,” he said. Preston said affected staff would receive as much support as possible, including help finding jobs. He expressed uncertainty about the studio’s survival but said it would keep pushing to find a path forward.