The Chinese Room has regained independence from Sumo Digital through a management buyout facilitated by Hiro Capital, enabling the studio to focus on developing original franchises while navigating recent workforce changes.

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The Chinese Room, a UK-based video game development studio renowned for titles such as Still Wakes the Deep and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, has recently regained its independence from Sumo Digital through a management buyout (MBO). Following this transition, the studio's current workforce consists of 55 developers. Unfortunately, an undisclosed number of employees were laid off as a consequence of the split, with plans to implement no further layoffs as the studio moves forward.

The studio has announced its intention to continue developing original franchises under the leadership of studio head Ed Daly. Even amidst recent challenges, The Chinese Room is poised to explore new creative avenues and establish partnerships with other studios.

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