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2K Games has secured a seasoned producer from the creators of Apex Legends to direct the studio crew at their internal studio, which is currently crafting the anticipated third-person roguelike extraction-shooter known as this innovative game.

Leadership Transition Comes After Poor Reception

The new appointee assumes the role of studio head at the development studio following the dismissal of former leader Michael Condrey, who was removed from his post due to Project Ethos' disappointing unveiling last fall.

On Wednesday, 2K president David Ismailer notified team members about this decision through an internal memo, which highlighted that early feedback sessions had shown the requirement for a more defined vision.

The president expressed that the team is now reimagining Project Ethos with a renewed approach, aiming to address community desires.

A Pattern of Strategic Acquisitions

The news follows a similar move taken by 2K Games in August, when they brought on Rod Fergusson from the Diablo team to work on the beloved franchise studio Cloud Chamber.

Here is the complete content from the president's memo:

Team—

I understand you all just completed your town hall - I trust you’re as enthusiastic as I am with the recent updates. Last time I sent you all a note, I expressed the following: “I believe in this team. You all are some of the most dedicated and talented designers we have had the pleasure to collaborate with - and we’re excited for that partnership to endure.”

With your dedication and flexibility, especially over the past twelve months, you consistently demonstrate that.

The community feedback from last fall’s the game testing phase was enlightening. It confirmed the appeal of a roguelike shooter but made clear we still had refinements needed. It uncovered the requirement for a sharper vision.

The progress is encouraging to see how far you’ve progressed. You took the feedback to heart and revamped Project ETHOS with a renewed vision - one that’s ready to fulfill its ambition to our fans.

The trust in this project strengthens every day. To further the remarkable advancement you’ve made, It is a pleasure to announce the new hire as the latest Studio Head of the team. Following some time of discussions, he comes aboard us on Monday, October 20.

His management and experience in the competitive gaming field is vast, having dedicated the recent years creating and overseeing some of the most well-known titles in the industry, including Call of Duty: Black Ops, and more recently, Apex Legends.

Let’s together in receiving him in the coming days. We are all eager to keep seeing the progress of Project ETHOS in the time to ahead.

David

Experience of the Incoming Head

The appointee presently holds the position of senior developer and head of production at the renowned studio for Apex Legends. He previously was employed at Treyarch and Activision in multiple production roles on the iconic franchise games, and, prior to that, had stints at 2K and Electronic Arts.

Title Information and Vision

The upcoming game was revealed in last year together with a public demo. At the time, 31st Union described the title as a "free-to-play, third-person perspective roguelike hero shooter and an thrilling evolution on the style."

"Build your perfect run—or die trying—in this 3rd-person action shooter! Customize your character in live gameplay to suit your personal playstyle," the game's pitch explains. "Take on the opponents with unique powers, risks, and obstacles that shift every session. Do you withdraw carefully with your valuable rewards? Or take a risk, risk it all, and hope your group can earn top ranking? The decision is up to you."

The game does not have an official launch window or supported systems, but enthusiasts can anticipate more updates as creation progresses.