Lightspeed LA's ambitious project Last Sentinel has reportedly been hit by mass layoffs, dealing a major blow to the open-world cyberpunk action game associated with Troy Baker. The move follows an internal review that found the title was not meeting expectations, leading the studio to change course.
Last Sentinel first drew attention when it appeared during The Game Awards 2023. The game was introduced as a sci-fi story set in a futuristic Tokyo, and that setting helped it stand out among other cinematic action titles in development.
The latest update points to a broader creative shift for the project rather than a simple production delay. If the studio is reworking the game after reviewing its progress, that suggests important changes to Last Sentinel's direction as development continues.
For fans watching the project since its reveal, the layoffs add uncertainty around when the game might reappear and what form it will ultimately take. For Lightspeed LA, the situation highlights the challenges of building a large-scale new franchise in a highly competitive games market.
