Lightspeed LA Lays Off Staff And Shifts LAST SENTINEL’s Creative Direction

Lightspeed clarified that it remains open and will continue to make games, but admitted that some roles at its company will be impacted by Last Sentinel’s new creative direction.

“We are treating affected team members with compassion and respect, offering comprehensive support and where possible the opportunity to transfer internally,” they wrote.

“Lightspeed’s long-term commitment to North America remains unchanged. North America is a cornerstone of our global gaming strategy, and we will continue to invest in local talent, creative expertise and development across the region.”

Last Sentinel is a narrative-focused, AAA open-world action game. First revealed at the 2023 Game Awards, its debut trailer showed off a highly polished look at a gritty, dystopian Tokyo full of cyborgs and robots. As told by its official website, players will take on the role of Hiromi Shoda, a “feared operative of the elite DMNS unit tasked to enforce order across the city’s neon-lit streets.” It looked seriously cool, and it’s a shame that we’ll have to wait longer for it to come out, but it seems Lightspeed LA needs more time to cook to get things just right.

This is the latest news to come from the game after Lightspeed opened a motion-capture and virtual production studio in 2024, bringing on renowned voice actor Troy Baker as performance director.

“Working with LightSpeed Studios and the outstanding team at this facility is nothing short of thrilling,” Baker said at the time. “Every minute detail is designed not only to support actors in crafting memorable performances, but also fully equips every member of this creative team to get it done and get it done right.”

Last Sentinel Game Awards 2023 Trailer Gallery