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The renowned publisher has secured a seasoned producer from the creators of Apex Legends to oversee the development team at their internal studio, which is currently working on the upcoming third-person roguelike extraction-shooter known as Project Ethos.

Management Change Comes After Lukewarm Feedback

The new appointee steps into the role of studio head at the development studio following the exit of former leader Michael Condrey, who was reportedly let go due to Project Ethos' disappointing early showing last fall.

Recently, 2K president a key figure notified employees about this strategic move through an internal memo, which emphasized that playtesting had indicated the requirement for a clearer game identity.

The president expressed that the team is now overhauling the project with a refreshed focus, aiming to address community desires.

Trend of Strategic Acquisitions

This announcement follows a comparable step taken by the publisher in the summer, when they hired an industry veteran from the Diablo team to work on the beloved franchise development group.

Here is the entire content from the president's announcement:

Team—

I know you all just wrapped up your meeting - I trust you’re as excited as I am with the recent updates. Previously I sent you all a update, I mentioned the following: “I am confident in this group. You all are some of the most dedicated and innovative developers we have had the pleasure to partner with - and we’re looking forward for that partnership to endure.”

With your dedication and adaptability, particularly over the last year, you repeatedly show that.

The player input from last fall’s the game testing phase was informative. It affirmed the appeal of a roguelike shooter but indicated we still had refinements needed. It uncovered the need for a sharper brand.

It has been motivating to see how far you’ve come. You embraced the feedback to mind and overhauled Project ETHOS with a refreshed vision - one that’s ready to fulfill its ambition to our fans.

Our confidence in Project ETHOS grows every day. To further the outstanding advancement you’ve made, I’m excited to welcome the new hire as the incoming Director of the team. Following a period of discussions, he comes aboard us on the specified date.

His management and experience in the competitive gaming space is vast, having devoted the past decade and a half producing and managing some of the most recognizable series in the industry, including the acclaimed shooter, and lately, Apex Legends.

Please join me in receiving him in the coming days. We are all eager to continue witnessing the progress of the game in the weeks to come.

The President

Experience of the New Leader

The appointee currently serves in the role of executive producer and head of production at the renowned studio for Apex Legends. He earlier worked at Treyarch and Activision in diverse development positions on the Call of Duty series, and, earlier in his career, had periods at 2K and Electronic Arts.

Title Details and Vision

The upcoming game was unveiled in October 2024 together with a early access event. At the time, the developers portrayed the title as a "no-cost, 3rd-person action-packed experience and an exciting step forward on the style."

"Build your perfect run—or die trying—in this 3rd-person action shooter! Build your hero in live gameplay to fit your unique tactics," the official summary reads. "Face the opponents with fresh skills, challenges, and tests that evolve every match. Will you leave securely with your hard-earned loot? Alternatively aim high, gamble everything, and pray your group can secure victory? The choice is up to you."

Project Ethos has not yet received an official debut schedule or platforms, but enthusiasts can anticipate more updates as production advances.