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Deviation Games has closed down.<\/p>\n

Whilst the closure has not been formally announced by partner PlayStation or the studio itself, members of the team have taken to social media and their professional profiles to confirm the “closure” of the studio last week.<\/p>\n

“After the closure of Deviation Games last Friday, I’m actively seeking Character Artist roles,” Alex Hunstad posted to their LinkedIn profile<\/a>, inviting people to submit leads to any relevant job openings.<\/p>\n

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Deviation Games has closed down. Whilst the closure has not been formally announced by partner PlayStation or the studio itself, members of the team have taken to social media and their professional profiles to confirm the “closure” of the studio last week. “After the closure of Deviation Games last Friday, I’m actively seeking Character Artist roles,” Alex Hunstad posted to their LinkedIn profile, inviting people to submit leads to any relevant job openings. 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