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Don Nod, the French studio behind Life is Strange, Jusant and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, began 'safeguard proceedings' on October 20, 2026 to protect itself from creditors as part of a restructuring plan. The company said up to 85 employees are at risk of being let go. The move signals severe financial distress at the studio, raising concerns about the future of its ongoing franchises and the stability of its workforce amid a broader wave of layoffs across the games industry.