Supermassive Games announces layoffs, up to 75 workers may be affected
Supermassive Games initiates its third round of layoffs in three years, with up to 75 jobs affected following the release of Directive 8020.
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The story so far
Supermassive Games has begun a consultation process for up to 75 job cuts, marking the studio's third round of layoffs in three years. This announcement follows three months after the release of Directive 8020 and occurs amid a mixed response to that title.
Outlets including IGN, Eurogamer, and PC Gamer report that the studio, known for Until Dawn and Little Nightmares 3, may see nearly a hundred employees leave. The current workforce reduction affects development staff three years after previous downsizing phases began at the company.
At this stage, the consultation process is underway to determine the final number of departures. Coverage does not yet specify the exact timeline for completion or the broader structural impacts on upcoming studio projects.
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The reporting (7)
- Supermassive Games begins third round of layoffs in three years Game Developer · 5h ago
- 3 months after the release of Directive 8020, Supermassive Games is laying off even more people PC Gamer · 5h ago
- Nearly a hundred employees will be leaving Supermassive Games WN Hub · 5h ago
- Supermassive Games Begins Consultation for Up to 75 Job Cuts Insider Gaming · 5h ago
- Until Dawn and Little Nightmares 3 studio Supermassive announces further layoffs, with as many as 75 people expected to lose their jobs Eurogamer.net · 5h ago
- Until Dawn Developer Supermassive Games Cutting Up to 75 Staff, Following Mixed Response to Directive 8020 IGN · 5h ago
- Supermassive Games announces layoffs, up to 75 workers may be affected GamesIndustry.biz · 5h ago broke it first
The obvious questions
How many workers may be affected by the Supermassive Games layoffs?
Up to 75 workers may be affected, with some coverage noting nearly a hundred employees will be leaving.
Is this the first time Supermassive Games has implemented layoffs?
No, coverage notes this is the third round of layoffs at the studio in three years.
Which games are associated with the studio in recent reports?
Recent coverage connects the studio to Directive 8020, Until Dawn, and Little Nightmares 3.
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