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Auroch Digital begins consultation on cuts affecting about a quarter of staff
Auroch Digital is restructuring, with about a quarter of roles affected by a redundancy consultation.
The Bristol-based game studio said market conditions had hurt it despite the reception for games including Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 and Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War.
The studio asked industry partners to consider hiring its staff and said it would support employees through the consultation.
Auroch's initial statements on LinkedIn and Twitter were later deleted, and the reason was not clear.
Post-launch development on Boltgun 2 and Warhammer Survivors is set to continue despite the cuts.
The consultation process will determine which roles are affected, but the available information does not say when it will end.
The studio has been asked for clarification.
Auroch Digital has begun a redundancy consultation affecting around a quarter of roles at the studio.
The Bristol-based developer said it was restructuring in response to difficult market conditions.
The company said it was proud of its recent games and sorry for the position staff were in.
It said post-launch development on Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 and Warhammer Survivors would continue.
Auroch’s initial social media statements were later deleted, according to Rock Paper Shotgun.
- Who
- Auroch Digital, a Bristol-based game developer.
- What
- It began a redundancy consultation affecting around a quarter of roles at the studio.
- When
- The statement was reported on October 26, 2026.
- Where
- Auroch Digital is based in Bristol, England.
- Why
- The company cited market conditions affecting developers and said it was restructuring to manage a turbulent and uncertain period in the industry.
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Auroch Digital’s statement about the redundancy consultation was reported by GamesIndustry.biz.
Rock Paper Shotgun reported that the studio’s initial social media posts had been deleted.
- Roles affected
- Around a quarter of roles at the studio
- Studio location
- Bristol, England
- Recent games named
- Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 and Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!
- Post-launch development
- Boltgun 2 and Warhammer Survivors were to continue
- Acquisition
- Sumo Group acquired Auroch Digital for $8.3 million in 2021
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What people are saying
The same market conditions that have challenged so many of our fellow developers have now also affected us.
We are immensely proud of everything you have achieved, and are deeply sorry for the position we are now in.
Our priority is supporting everyone through the consultation process with as much care and respect as we can.