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The troubles faced by Surgeon Studios are emblematic of a wider pattern affecting small to mid-sized developers. The narrative extends beyond one game or studio; there are whispers of larger industry struggles, such as possible cuts at major entities like Rocksteady, following the commercial underperformance of titles like "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League." These increases in layoffs are viewed by critics as indicative of a broader destabilization driven, at least in part, by the perceived negative influence of consultancy firms pushing social agendas.