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The call for employees to work in-office full-time raises fears of a potential return to the "crunch" era—a period characterized by extended work hours, especially close to product deadlines. Over the past five years, the industry has increasingly recognized the harmful effects of crunch, with many studios striving to improve work-life balance. Yet, the shift back to in-person work raises questions about whether these positive changes will be maintained or if studios might revert to unhealthy practices.