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Andy Chalk

Dune Awakening was 'the biggest release' in Funcom's 32-year history, so you can probably guess what comes next in this rotten world: layoffs

A Dune scavenger with glowing eyes.

In the latest proof that 'job security' is simply not a thing in the videogame industry, Funcom says the survival MMO Dune: Awakening, which launched to great success earlier this year, is "the biggest release we’ve had in our 32-year long history of making great games." And so now it's laying off employees.

"[Dune] has already shown incredible potential, and the right way forward is to focus our internal resources on releasing new content, features, and enhancements," Funcom said in a statement provided to GamesIndustry.

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