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Struggling Starbreeze granted extended reconstruction period until September

The Stockholm District Court has granted struggling Payday 2 developer Starbreeze an extended reconstruction period up until September 3, 2019.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

June 7, 2019

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The Stockholm District Court has granted struggling Payday 2 developer Starbreeze an extended reconstruction period up until September 3, 2019.

The company has been in financial straits following the underwhelming launch of Overkill's The Walking Dead, and back in May explained it lacks the funds to operate for another year.

It began the reconstruction process in December following the departure of CEO Bo Andersson, and since then has sold off various assets including the publishing rights to 10 Crowns and System Shock 3 and art studio Dhruva, and recently laid off a quarter of its entire workforce.

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Chris Kerr

Chris Kerr

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Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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