What changes are being made to the next BioShock game?

The next BioShock game is undergoing a major overhaul, with the narrative being identified as an area that needs significant improvement. Take-Two Interactive is committed to revamping the game's narrative in the coming months.

How has the leadership at Cloud Chamber, the studio developing the new BioShock, been affected?

The studio head, Kelley Gilmore, has been ousted, and the creative director, Hogarth de la Plante, has been moved to a publishing role. The company has also told Cloud Chamber staff that it needs to become more agile and efficient, leading to concerns about potential layoffs.

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Take-Two Overhauls Next BioShock Game, Shakes Up Leadership

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Take-Two unhappy with BioShock game development, orders revamp
Studio head ousted, creative director reassigned amid efficiency push
Company committed to delivering a "great" BioShock game

Take-Two Overhauls Next BioShock Game, Shakes Up Leadership

In a move to address issues with the highly anticipated next installment of the BioShock franchise, Take-Two Interactive has initiated a major overhaul of the game's development. According to sources familiar with the situation, the new BioShock, being produced by Cloud Chamber, recently failed a review by executives at 2K Games, Take-Two's publishing subsidiary.

The narrative was identified as a particular area of concern, and the company has committed to revamping it in the coming months. As a result of the review, 2K Games has ousted the studio head, Kelley Gilmore, and moved the creative director, Hogarth de la Plante, to a publishing role.

In a recent all-hands meeting, Cloud Chamber staff were informed that the company needs to become more agile and efficient, leading to worries that layoffs may follow. However, 2K Games has stated that it is "fully committed to ensuring we deliver a BioShock game that exceeds the lofty expectations of our fans."

The BioShock franchise is one of the most successful in gaming, with over 43 million copies sold across three previous titles. But the fourth installment has been in development for more than a decade, shifting between multiple studios. Take-Two remains determined to set the new BioShock up for the "best possible future," despite the current challenges.

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