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2K Cuts 31st Union Staff, Scales Back Project Ethos

5/7/2026

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  • 2K announced layoffs at its United States studio 31st Union, cutting staff on Project Ethos.
  • Ben Brinkman said Project Ethos is a skill-based PVP roguelike and must be scaled back to work faster.
  • 2K released concept art that moves the visual style toward a fantasy look, away from its Fortnite-esque appearance.
  • Strauss Zelnick reiterated support for Project Ethos, calling it part of the most robust lineup he has ever previewed.