# Tencent's cyberpunk rival to Grand Theft Auto is in trouble as its developer lays off 80 people

> Tencent's ambitious attempt to build a rival to Grand Theft Auto appears to be floundering, as Last Sentinel developer Lightspeed LA has laid off 80 people following the publisher's loss of confidence in the project.

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/tencents-cyberpunk-rival-to-grand-theft-auto-is-in-trouble-as-its-developer-lays-off-80-people/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a771e961543f37eb26fc5cd)
- **Published:** 2026-08-08
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #auto #cyberpunk #developer #grand #people #rival #tencent #theft
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