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Michael Condrey, founder and studio head of developer thirty first Union, was allegedly fired by dad or mum firm 2K Video games.

Sources talking to Kotaku declare Condrey was let go on February 3. The studio is creating its debut title, codenamed ‘Mission Ethos,’ which has reportedly drummed up little curiosity since its reveal final 12 months.

Condrey, who beforehand co-founded Sledgehammer Video games (now one in all a number of studios making Name of Obligation video games), spun up thirty first Union in 2019. It was formally introduced as thirty first Union the next 12 months, and extra not too long ago laid off employees in January 2024.

A consultant for 2K advised Kotaku it was “grateful to Michael for the dedication, ardour and work ethic it took to construct an unimaginable staff and form the imaginative and prescient of thirty first Union.” He’ll reportedly be an advisor on the sport, and 2K stays “very dedicated to the ahead path for Ethos and the individuals and tradition of the studio.”

At time of writing, a brand new studio head for thirty first Union has not been revealed. Likewise, Ethos’ destiny is unsure—although as Kotaku notes, extra data might include Take-Two’s upcoming quarterly outcomes.

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