System Era Softworks Lays Off Over 30 Developers Following Underperformance of 'Starseeker' Early Access

System Era Softworks, the studio behind 'Astroneer,' has laid off more than 30 developers after its new title, 'Starseeker: Starseeker Chronicles,' underperformed during its early access launch. The studio stated that the cuts were necessary to make a sustainable push to version 1.0 that matches the current user base size. This development highlights ongoing challenges within the gaming industry, particularly for smaller studios launching new intellectual properties.