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People are discussing Take-Two’s continued confidence that Project ETHOS can become a “massive hit,” despite prior high-profile setbacks. At the same time, reports say 2K laid off staff working on the free-to-play shooter and suggested a “new direction and focus.”

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Key Takeaway Even with reported layoffs and a claimed shift in focus, Take-Two leadership says Project ETHOS could still succeed big.
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Even with reported layoffs and a claimed shift in focus, Take-Two leadership says Project ETHOS could still succeed big.

People are discussing Take-Two’s continued confidence that Project ETHOS can become a “massive hit,” despite prior high-profile setbacks. At the same time, reports say 2K laid off staff working on the free-to-play shooter and suggested a “new direction and focus.”

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GamesIndustry.biz · 15d ago
2K lays off staff working on free-to-play shooter Project Ethos, while hinting at "new direction and focus"
GamesIndustry.biz · 10h ago
Zelnick: Take-Two still believes its online shooter Project Ethos can be a "massive hit" despite high-profile failures

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company belief Zelnick says Take-Two still believes Project Ethos can be a “massive hit.”
project status 2K laid off staff working on the free-to-play shooter Project Ethos.
direction change 2K hinted at a “new direction and focus” for Project Ethos.
context mentioned Zelnick references “high-profile failures” despite continued optimism.

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  • Watch for additional updates on 2K’s “new direction and focus” for Project Ethos in future reporting from GamesIndustry.biz and similar outlets. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Track whether Take-Two/Zelnick provides further statements about Project Ethos’s timeline and expectations after citing “high-profile failures.” GamesIndustry.biz

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  • Zelnick: Take-Two still believes its online shooter Project Ethos can be a "massive hit" despite high-profile failures GamesIndustry.biz
  • 2K lays off staff working on free-to-play shooter Project Ethos, while hinting at "new direction and focus" GamesIndustry.biz
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2K Games confirms layoffs at Project Ethos shooter studio and hints at new design direction: 'It's become clear that changes need to be made'

The free-to-play extraction/hero shooter was announced in 2024, but hasn't made much headway since.

14d ago Andy Chalk

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