Atomhawk, a leading digital art and design studio that has worked across a range of games since it first opened doors in 2009, including Madden 26, has “closed the doors” of its Canadian studio.

In a statement posted to LinkedIn, leadership said the decision to close came with a “heavy heart” and stated they were “supporting all those affected.”

“This decision affects a small team of undeniably brilliant artists, creatives, and friends,” the statement said. “Over the past eight years, they have created and delivered exceptional work for clients across some of our favourite titles, as well as spearheading multiple R&D initiatives. We are supporting all those affected.

“We want to thank the Canadian team for their passion, dedication, and ideas. You will always rock, and as the saying goes: once a Hawk, always a Hawk.

“Atomhawk will continue to operate from the UK as a creative innovation partner for the games industry, building on the legacy of all past and present Hawks.”

UK-based studio Sumo Digital acquired Atomhawk for an undisclosed sum back in 2017. It was then acquired by Tencent in 2021 as part of its wider acquisition of Sumo Group for $1.27 billion.