The developers of Greedfall 2: The Dying World have announced a strike After nearly half of the employees signed a letter sent to management denouncing their presence Mistreated and underpaid.
“The message speaks.”Known issues for yearsSignificantly amplified in the last year with the arrival of the current head of the company: instability, refusal to anticipate problems and guarantee working conditions.”
Then again: “Global mismanagement, Revenue and recruitment issuesUnacceptable delays in achieving gender equality, lack of transparency, denial of issues, refusal to recognize workers' representation and obstruction of negotiations.”
Problems launching Creedfall 2?
We know that Creedfall 2: The Dying World has an Early Access release date on Steam, but given recent developments there's a real possibility. The start of the game has been postponed.
The project was described as particularly problematic in a staff letter that spoke of “widespread anxiety and loss of interest” in the game, which has also been translated. Fear of releasing a product below expectationsThis will drive many people away.
“Management gives an impression We should be treated like slaves “In the hold of a ship, rowing along without knowing the course or destination of their voyage,” the message reads. “Spiders feel like a ship with no one at the helm.”
Returning to Greed 2: The Dying World, the letter explains “Starting with early access is a problemAs evidenced by the many delays, and the game's full release in less than a year seems unlikely, there's still a lot to do.”
Now the Development Committee has expressed its interest Strike next week.
Response from Spiders management
One of the spiders replied Official contact to the allegations made by the union. The full report can be found below:
“The Syndicate of Video Game Workers (Syndicat des Travailleurs (ses) du Jeu Vidéo) has publicly aired allegations regarding Spiders' working conditions. The allegations are false and defamatory STJV's moves in no way reflect the reality of the day-to-day working life of the company's employees and are an attack against the reputation of the studio, whose teams are fully mobilized to create quality games and ensure the release of GreedFall 2 with enthusiasm. Early Access.”
“The Spiders management team is one Open and constructive dialogue. After unsuccessful attempts in recent days to meet with staff representatives, he has rescheduled a meeting for the weekend.”
“Spiders staff They are the heart of the studio and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive and inspiring work environment where every talent can flourish and one we can all be proud of.”
