That's No Moon, a development studio founded by veterans from Naughty Dog and Infinity Ward, has reportedly laid off 14 members of its staff. This comes just two months after the studio revealed its debut title, Crossfire, a cinematic military shooter with a science fiction theme. The team was established approximately five years ago, but these layoffs precede the release of any game.
The departures were noted by several developers on social media, with one senior concept artist confirming that 14 individuals were affected. An environment artist shared that this was their initial role in the industry and is now seeking new employment. The reasons behind these layoffs remain undisclosed, particularly given the recent announcement of Crossfire and the absence of a release date.
Details about Crossfire are currently limited, primarily derived from its initial reveal trailer. The game is slated to feature an adaptive cover system, allowing players to dynamically adjust to their surroundings. The trailer showcased environments with significant rocky terrain, suggesting potential for stealth-based gameplay.
Crossfire is part of a larger franchise that originated with a Korean-developed online tactical first-person shooter. The series has seen varied success; CrossfireX, which featured single-player campaigns developed by Remedy Entertainment, was shut down just over a year after its launch and was not released on PC. Separately, a real-time strategy game titled Crossfire: Legion was released in 2022 but was delisted the following year.