Crunch

Director Swen Vincke emphasised the team "didn't overly crunch," and staff were paid overtime

Brass Lion developer says the industry has made progress when it comes to burnout and mental health, but some are reverting to old habits during a difficult year

Studio has reportedly made good on its promise to reduce crunch after Cyberpunk 2077 troubles

"You can't plan a business around [crunch]" said Telltale CEO Jamie Ottilie

Current and former staff at the Elden Ring developer respond to claims of excessive overtime and low pay

Formerly Trendy Entertainment, the studio had mismanagement issues back in 2013 that seem to have resurfaced in recent years

Games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Fallout 76 have shifted public perceptions of crunch, now seen as a warning sign for bugs and low quality

Striking Distance boss followed up deleted tweet, claiming the studio values "passion and creativity, not long hours"

Creative director acknowledges there has been "some" crunch on Elder Scrolls Online

Employees report dramatic changes, dubbing studio “a boys’ club transformed into a real company”