Cloud Chamber’s upcoming title, tentatively titled BioShock 4, is facing production hurdles after an internal evaluation by Take-Two and 2K reportedly concluded the project requires substantial revisions. According to Bloomberg’s report, the studio’s creative leads Kelley Gilmore and Hogarth de la Plante have been reassigned to publishing roles following the review.

Additional details indicate plans for a remake of the original BioShock were halted earlier this year, per sources familiar with the matter.

Insiders reveal 2K instructed the team to prioritize “flexibility and resource optimization” amid concerns over the title’s direction. These shifts have spurred anxieties over potential workforce reductions within Cloud Chamber.

In a response to Bloomberg’s inquiry, a 2K representative stated: “Our focus remains on refining BioShock to exceed expectations. While progress has been made, we’re collaborating closely with the studio to enhance the game’s vision.” The spokesperson also verified the restructuring of Gilmore and de la Plante’s positions.

The project’s prolonged development—reportedly underway since 2015—has seen multiple creative overhauls. Earlier leaks suggested a 2018 reboot, followed by another reset in 2023. Despite staffing expansions last year through job postings, public updates on the game remain sparse.

The absence of substantive news over the past decade hints at ongoing challenges. Industry analysts speculate that Take-Two’s hesitations may stem from balancing creative integrity with commercial viability.

While executive priorities often emphasize market performance, the current state of BioShock 4 could still reflect ambitious design choices. Fans continue to hope the extended timeline will yield a title worthy of the franchise’s legacy.