🔗 Share this article 2K Recruits Apex Legends Lead to Rescue Challenged Action Game Ambitious Title The renowned publisher has secured a seasoned producer from the creators of Apex Legends to oversee the development team at their internal studio, which is currently developing the upcoming third-person action-packed title known as Project Ethos. Management Transition Comes After Poor Feedback Brinkman steps into the role of studio head at the development studio following the departure of previous head Michael Condrey, who was removed from his post due to Project Ethos' disappointing unveiling last autumn. On Wednesday, 2K president a key figure notified team members about this decision through an internal memo, which emphasized that playtesting had indicated the need for a more defined vision. The president noted that the developers is now reimagining the project with a renewed approach, aiming to better meet community desires. Trend of Key Hires This announcement follows a similar move taken by 2K Games in the summer, when they hired an industry veteran from the Diablo team to contribute to the beloved franchise development group. Here is the complete content from Ismailer's announcement: Hello Everyone— I understand you all just finished your gathering - I trust you’re as enthusiastic as I am with the good news. Last time I sent you all a note, I stated the following: “I believe in this team. You all are some of the most dedicated and talented developers we have had the opportunity to collaborate with - and we’re eager for that partnership to continue.” Through your commitment and adaptability, especially over the past twelve months, you repeatedly show that. The player input from last autumn’s Project ETHOS testing phase was informative. It validated the promise of a roguelike shooter but indicated we still had improvements to make. It highlighted the need for a more distinct identity. The progress is encouraging to see how far you’ve progressed. You accepted the input to heart and overhauled Project ETHOS with a revitalized direction - one that’s poised to fulfill its promise to our audience. The trust in this project strengthens every day. To boost the remarkable development you’ve made, It is a pleasure to welcome the new hire as the new Lead of 31st Union. After some time of talks, he starts with us on the specified date. His leadership and expertise in the competitive gaming space is considerable, having devoted the past decade and a half creating and leading some of the most popular titles in gaming, for example Call of Duty: Black Ops, and more recently, the battle royale hit. Please join me in receiving him soon. We are all eager to persist seeing the evolution of Project ETHOS in the weeks to come. David Background of the New Head The appointee currently serves in the role of senior developer and head of production at the renowned studio for their flagship title. He previously was employed at Treyarch and Activision in various development positions on the Call of Duty games, and, earlier in his career, had assignments at other industry leaders. Title Information and Concept Project Ethos was revealed in last year alongside a public demo. Then, the developers portrayed the title as a "free-to-play, 3rd-person roguelike hero shooter and an innovative step forward on the style." "Build your perfect run—or die trying—in this 3rd-person action shooter! Customize your character in live gameplay to fit your unique tactics," the description explains. "Face the competition with unique powers, risks, and obstacles that shift every round. Do you leave securely with your valuable rewards? Alternatively take a risk, put it on the line, and pray your squad can achieve the highest spot? The choice is up to you." The game has not yet received an announced debut schedule or consoles, but fans can anticipate more updates as development progresses.