BioShock 4 Fails to Impress 2K Games Executives Who Remove Studio Head and Demand Improvements
BioShock 4 has reportedly failed to impress executives at 2K Games, who have demanded improvements after removing Cloud Chamber studio head Kelley Gilmore and moving creative director Hogarth de la Plante to a publishing role.
Following an internal review, 2K executives have removed the head and creative director of Cloud Chamber Studios, the developer responsible for delivering BioShock 4.
In a report by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, anonymous sources have revealed that 2K is demanding improvements to the game’s narrative, among other areas, moving forward.
What Is Going Wrong With BioShock 4?
In its report, Bloomberg says the remaining Cloud Chamber team was told in a meeting that the developer has to “become more agile and efficient” and that its narrative in particular has to be “revamped in the coming months.”
2K Games is dissatisfied with the game’s current direction, moving to remove key personnel as it ensures the game hits expectations internally and with fans.
Studio Shake-Up and Development Impact
Responding to the report, a 2K Games spokesperson told Bloomberg that it is “working closely with leadership at the studio” after removing Kelley Gilmore as studio head and Hogarth de la Plante as creative director.
Despite the changes, 2K Games remains “fully committed” and believes it has a “good game,” but wants to turn it into a “great one.”
What’s Next for BioShock Fans?
BioShock Infinite remains the last entry in the series, launching in 2013. Cloud Chamber’s upcoming game was announced in 2019, and still remains without a release date, despite beginning its development after the release of Infinite.
In the meantime, series creator Ken Levine is working on Judas, his new BioShock-looking sci-fi game, which is expected to launch before the end of March 2026.
Conclusion
2K Games has shaken up the leadership team at Cloud Chamber Studios, the developer working on BioShock 4. The changes were made after 2K reportedly became unhappy with the game’s direction, in particular its narrative. What do you think about the studio changes? Do you think it will benefit the game and series moving forward?
Fueled by a passion for gaming and the ever-evolving world of gaming news, Daniel loves connecting with seasoned and new players to bring games to life on the page, exploring their narratives and gaming trends. A self-published fiction and fantasy author, Daniel has nearly 20 years of experience writing gaming news and a love for storytelling that drives his enthusiasm to deliver breaking news, in-depth analysis, and industry innovations. You will find him in-game as "Windfell."
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