GameInformer has word on layoffs at Mad Max developer Avalanche Studios as development wraps up on Just Cause 3, their open-world action sequel. After similar cuts in Sweden as Mad Max development ended, these cuts come at the New York office working on Just Cause 3. Here is the official statement on the matter:

"The transition between major projects is always challenging, especially for independent developers," a representative told us via email. "We have just completed one project and are currently wrapping up another. In starting up our new projects, we were not able to perfectly match the team sizes and skill sets of the previous ones, and we unfortunately had to let some talented developers go. 12 developers were given notice in New York. There was a similar number of notices given this summer in Stockholm, but right now we are in the process of rehiring some of those who left. We expect to keep hiring in the new year. This unfortunate event does not affect any of our current projects, and we're taking measures to avoid situations like this in the future."