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Studio ZA/UM to lay off up to 32 staff after Zero Parades underperforms

Studio ZA/UM said it has issued redundancy or at‑risk notices affecting up to 32 employees two months after releasing Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. The studio stated the game's commercial performance did not allow it to sustain its current size, despite some positive reviews. Observers and social media also noted mixed reception and prior departures of key personnel at ZA/UM.

• Up to 32 employees impacted across all departments
• Zero Parades launched two months ago with mixed reviews
• Studio cited insufficient commercial performance
• Observers pointed to prior staff departures and past disputes