Intrepid Studios, the independent developer behind the MMORPG Ashes of Creation, is reportedly shutting down its San Diego office in a move affecting 123 employees, according to a California WARN notice cited by Game Developer. The report follows LinkedIn posts from affected workers stating they had been laid off.
The company has not publicly issued a detailed statement confirming the total scope of the cuts. Game Developer reported that, while layoffs were confirmed through employee posts, Intrepid Studios said it remained focused on continuing development of Ashes of Creation. The game has been in long-running development, with the studio previously describing Ashes of Creation as a player-driven fantasy MMORPG for PC.
The available reporting does not clearly establish whether all affected employees were part of the same team or whether any positions will remain in other locations or remote functions. The clearest verified figure is 123 affected workers from the California WARN-linked closure, while broader headcount claims circulating elsewhere should be treated as unconfirmed unless Intrepid provides additional details.