Dead Rising developer Capcom Vancouver has been closed, the publisher today confirmed.
Capcom initially announced that multiple projects at the Vancouver-based studio had been cancelled, likely to result in a loss of ¥4.5 billion ($40 million). Capcom then told GamesIndustry.biz that the studio itself had been shuttered.
“Capcom is currently reviewing the allocation of its development resources that support the production of world-class content,” the publisher said in a statement. “Capcom has been focused on increasing the efficiency and growth of its game development operations. To support this objective, new R&D facilities and annual hiring have been underway at the Osaka headquarters.
“In consideration of this process, as a result of reviewing titles in development at Capcom Vancouver, Capcom has decided to cancel the development projects at this studio and will concentrate development of major titles in Japan.
“As part of this overall direction, the studio will suspend operations, effective today, so the current staff will be laid off and the office will be closed. We appreciate the hard work and contributions of all the studio team members in creating unforgettable gameplay experiences for the Dead Rising series and Puzzle Fighter.”
Dead Rising 4 was initially released on Windows PC and Xbox One but has since been made available on PS4.
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