{
  "id": 19424189,
  "title": "Fortis Games Closes With Over 400 Jobs Impacted",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/fortis-games-closes-with-over-400-jobs-impacted",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T01:09:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/fortis-games-closes-with-over-400-jobs-impacted"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fortis Games, a studio known for mobile games such as Twilight Towers and Bloom & Breakfast, has announced its closure, resulting in the loss of approximately 440 jobs. CEO Steven Chiang expressed disappointment in a statement to GamesBeat on November 10, 2026, stating that the closure prevents the studio from reaching its initial goals after more than five years. Chiang highlighted the talent and dedication of the team, assuring them that efforts will be made to find new opportunities for them. The closure was announced by Las Vegas Sands Corp., Fortis Games' parent company, which decided to end funding and terminate all contracts worldwide. Former employees have shared their perspectives on LinkedIn, with some praising the company's innovative workflow and soft launch metrics, while others attributed the closure to a lack of resonance with players. Fortis Games was established in 2022 by Steven Chiang, a former executive from Electronic Arts and Zynga, and was backed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. to assist the casino brand in expanding beyond gambling. The studio acquired several game development companies over four years and recently announced the shutdown of Twilight Towers, just one week before the complete closure. This marks the latest studio to cease operations following EA's decision to close BioWare, the developer behind popular AAA RPG series like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, a move that has faced criticism from players who are now advocating for EA to find new uses for its intellectual property.",
  "summary": "Fortis Games, a studio behind mobile titles like Twilight Towers and Bloom & Breakfast, has closed its doors, impacting around 440 jobs.",
  "key_points": [
    "Fortis Games closes, impacting 440 jobs",
    "Closure announced by Las Vegas Sands Corp.",
    "CEO Steven Chiang expresses disappointment"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The sudden termination of funding by Las Vegas Sands Corp. signals a retreat from non-gambling expansion efforts and leaves hundreds of mobile game developers without employment.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}