Until Dawn Remake Studio Ballistic Moon Faces Closure | Image Source: insider-gaming.com
LONDON, UK, 7 March 2025 – Ballisme Moon, the UK-based gaming studio behind the reform to Dawn, reportedly “effectively closed” following multiple sets of layoffs and unsuccessful attempts to obtain funding. The news comes in the midst of a wave of job losses in the gambling industry, with many studies facing financial difficulties.
What did he give to the closure of the ballistic moon?
The ballistic moon, founded in 2020 by EA and Supermassive Games industry veterans, won recognition for its 2024 remake at Dawn for PC and PlayStation 5. The game introduced an up-to-date visual using a Noreal 5 engine, a new third-person perspective, and a refunded musical score. However, despite its ambitious approach, the reception was mixed and the game failed to ensure the long-term financial stability of the study.
According to Insider Gaming, the problems at Ballistic Moon became apparent in September 2024 when the company publicly announced a large series of layoffs, leaving some 40 employees. At the time, the study indicated that the initiative was necessary to “secure the future” of the company. However, sources say that in December 2024 there was an additional series of job cuts, leaving only the study’s founders and a handful of employees, none of them in development, marketing or public relations.
Is there any support for remake Dawn?
Despite its launch in October 2024, Up Dawn’s remake now seems to have no active support. Reports suggest that players continue to encounter bugs and shared their findings online in the hope of getting them processed. However, a source talking to Insider Gaming confirmed that “no one anymore works on patch support for the game”
It is not clear if Sony, who published the remake, will enter to provide new updates. Sources indicate that discussions between Ballistic Moon and Sony took place about additional funding after the launch and potential new projects, but these discussions never led to an agreement.
The ballistic moon tried to stay afloat?
Those who know the situation say that the managers of Ballistic Moon have made considerable efforts to maintain the business. The founders reportedly launched several projects to publish and obtain additional funds, but nothing materialized. Without financial support, the study had no choice but to continue to reduce until its central leadership was maintained.
A former employee described the interior atmosphere as a mixture of hope and uncertainty. While many of the company’s employees enjoyed working there, some expressed concerns about unpaid overtime, and one source said: “Were weeks of overtime unremunerated, and the termination notice came right after we spent time working
A broader issue in the gaming industry
The apparent closure of the ballistic moon is only one of many in a difficult time for the gaming industry. At the beginning of 2025 alone, nearly 1,200 developers of multiple studies lost their jobs. Companies like Monolith Productions, Player First Games and Warner Bros. The San Diego games closed, while others, including Ubisoft and Iron Galaxy, saw significant layoffs.
In addition, PlayStation recently cancelled several live service projects, resulting in further job cuts. The general trend suggests that many studies, particularly the smallest or most independent, are struggling to obtain financing in an increasingly competitive market.
What about the Dawn franchise?
While Dawn Remake is now available on PC and PlayStation 5, its future remains uncertain. A post-credit scene in the game implies a possible continuation, but with the Moon Ballist no longer works, the study is unlikely to be involved in a follow-up project.
Meanwhile, a movie adaptation of Up Dawn is ready to be launched in the theaters next month. It is not known whether the success of the film could increase interest in franchise or influence Sony’s plans for future game deliveries.
For the moment, the ballistic moon has not issued an official declaration on its status. If the study is able to obtain new funding or a publication agreement, it could resume its activities. However, for the time being, the company is considered “effectively closed”
