Hi-Rez Studios has announced a significant shift in its operations, focusing its efforts on Smite 2 while only providing “minor updates” to its existing titles Smite and Paladins. This decision arrives alongside news of layoffs affecting around 70 employees, leading to disappointments among players of their ongoing titles.

“Active development of Paladins is being halted. No more major updates are expected.”
“El desarrollo activo de Paladins se detiene. No se esperan más actualizaciones importantes.”

The information was first shared on Hi-Rez’s Discord channel by an admin known as Hinduman, confirming that server availability for current titles will remain, albeit without future substantial content updates.

President Stewart Chisam later confirmed the layoffs, citing difficult decisions necessary for the company’s survival in the current gaming market.

“We understand this may come as a disappointment to many of you, but know that Paladins has an incredibly special place in our hearts. We plan to keep the servers and currently available content running as long as possible to allow you to continue to enjoy the game.”
“Entendemos que esto puede ser una decepción para muchos de ustedes, pero sepan que Paladins tiene un lugar increíblemente especial en nuestros corazones. Planeamos mantener los servidores y el contenido actualmente disponible para permitirles seguir disfrutando del juego.”

This announcement reflects ongoing challenges in the gaming industry, where major companies are often forced to make drastic reductions in staff amid shifting priorities.