Plaion supposedly combining its video gaming labels, prepare for layoffs

A brand-new report recommends that Plaion, previously Koch Media, is bracing for layoffs as it prepares a significant restructure of its video gaming company. More particularly, it prepares to drop 3 video games releasing labels in order to release them under its own name. Apparently, the business anticipates just a handful of tasks to be impacted, and the restructuring procedure might use up to a year.

The report originates from GamesIndustry.biz and mentions confidential sources who shared a discussion. According to these sources, the business prepares to drop 3 of its video gaming labels– Deep Silver, Prime Matter and Ravenscourt. As the restructure will spend some time, states the report, a number of video games might introduce under those labels prior to Plaion sundowns them.

Deep Silver is the earliest, with then-Koch Media establishing it in 2002. It’s best referred to as the publisher behind the Saints Row, City and Dead Island series. Ravenscourt, established in 2014, is the publisher of the Let’s Sing series. Prime Matter, established in 2021, is the publisher behind the upcoming System Shock Remake and Payday 3.

As it “streamlines” its video game publishing structure, Plaion obviously wants to lose just a handful of tasks in this restructure. It’s unclear if this indicates any upcoming titles will be postponed or canceled. In addition to the current Dead Island 2, Deep Silver is presently set to release a brand-new Timesplitters video game established by Free Radical Style. Prime Matter is likewise dealing with a brand-new Pain reliever title with Saber Interactive.