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Toypunk Is The Debut Game From 8th Lantern Studios

8th Lantern Studios premiered their debut game, Toypunk, at the Insider Gaming Showcase on May 28. Here is everything we know about the game.

If you have been wondering the motivation or story behind the Eighth Lantern Studios name, now you have your answer.

Eighth Lantern Studio is the third indie studio to emerge from a team of former Zenimax Online Studios since July 2025 layoffs

Ironroot Games is described as “an independent studio forged by passionate developers” who previously worked at ZeniMax Online Studios.

Sackbird Studios was founded by a team that previously worked on Elder Scrolls Online. They left Zenimax Online Studios following Microsoft layoffs.

Reactions continue to trail the mass Microsoft layoffs and studio closure. President of EA Japan said it is truly regrettable.

The closure of Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, and Alpha Dog Games reportedly affected over 200 people.