Ncsoft Lead Game Designer Gw2

It looks as though ArenaNet is suffering a fresh round of layoffs, as Jennifer Scheurle, a lead designer on one of the Guild Wars 2 company's other in-development games, announced on Twitter that she's been let go "as part of a re-shuffling of projects."

Well.

I just lost my job at ArenaNet as of today as part of a re-shuffling of projects, which means I am looking for a job as a Game Designer pretty much immediately.

— Jennifer Scheurle (@Gaohmee) October 14, 2020

MMO fans will recall that at the top of 2019, ArenaNet suffered heavy layoffs as 143 people were turned out from the company as a result of NCsoft restructuring. While Guild Wars 2 itself reported an increase in its team size and NCsoft clearly decided to reinvest in the game (the End of Dragons expansion is proof of that), the unannounced games on the company's roster were reduced, though we continued to see rumors of new games cooking, including a new mobile and console title.

It's not clear which unannounced games have been "reshuffled" or canceled, what impact it might have on Guild Wars 2 itself, or how many developers were affected. As always, our sympathies lie with the rank-and-file developers harmed by the move.

My heart goes out to all those affected by ArenaNet's apparently annual layoffs.

If you're looking for work, this huge list of game studios and job boards may be a good place to start.

Good luck and much love to you all. https://t.co/DHLRhl6VP6

— Mitch Dyer (@MitchyD) October 14, 2020

Further reading on what ArenaNet's been up to:

Source: Twitter. With thanks to our favorite little birdy.

Update 10/15

The outpouring of support from other studios is heartwarming this morning.

I know there's a bunch of #ArenaNet devs looking for jobs. Question is looking for a Level Designer, 100% Remote.https://t.co/U0EVt4ull7

— Nick Crosgrove is Very Sus (@OccultGameDev) October 15, 2020

Our thoughts are with the ones who were hit with the wave of layoffs at ArenaNet. To those in need of a new opportunity, Intrepid is hiring! https://t.co/abvJANgsv3

— Loreseekers: Ashes of Creation Podcast (@LoreseekersCast) October 14, 2020

We're sorry to hear about the @ArenaNet layoffs. If you were affected, we're hiring:
– Senior Boss Designer
– Senior Level Designer
– Boss Designer
– Senior Combat Designer
– Combat Designer
– Mid/Senior Technical Designer
– Environment Artist
Apply here: https://t.co/y4zvRhK1cB

— Gunfire Games (@gunfire_games) October 14, 2020

Really sad to hear about the layoffs at #ArenaNet. Hope everyone is able to land on their feet… awful tough time for this to happen.

Not sure if it helps, but we do have some openings. Maybe something there for someone!https://t.co/oExA6aFPdo

— Justin (@JustinDazet) October 14, 2020

Very sad to hear about the additional layoffs at ArenaNet.
We are hiring at Forward Game Studios @fwdGameStudios for the multi-platform AAA game we are currently developing in UE4. @simplyundrea @mitchyD #gamedevjobs #gamejobs #gamedevelopers

— Steve Nix (@stevenix) October 14, 2020

My condolences to folks hit by the ArenaNet layoffs. We are currently hiring across a ton of roles right now, and are remote to start (with eventual expectation you'll join us in Montreal) #gamejobs https://t.co/nt6ewXTLI5

— Old DeuTaranomy but Spookier 🎃🐺 (@kindofstrange) October 14, 2020

So sorry to hear about the #ArenaNet layoffs today. Here at ForwardXP / Forward Game Studios we're looking for amazing talent and have a number of openings here in Dallas: https://t.co/WagOrI90Vt?

— Michael Crassweller (@zoomba) October 14, 2020

ZeniMax is hiring! https://t.co/TKHWOd7hrp

Given that they just got bought my Microsoft I guess they've enough funding to be sustainable no matter what comes. Would definitely give it a shot. @invader_lucky also shared a past Re: ArenaNet layoffs.

— kevin ⛈🧙‍♂️ | #MaskeAuf (@_kevinatari) October 14, 2020