Supermassive Games, the studio known for narrative-driven horror titles like Until Dawn, The Quarry, and The Dark Pictures Anthology, faces significant layoffs. Reports suggest up to ninety employees out of their over three-hundred-strong workforce might be dismissed in a restructuring effort. This news surfaces amidst a year punctuated by numerous layoffs across the gaming industry, with companies such as Microsoft, Unity, Twitch, Riot Games, and several others also announcing job cuts. On a brighter note, the developer had previously confirmed that a new version of Until Dawn for PlayStation 5 and PC is slated for release later in the year.
What other gaming companies have announced layoffs recently?
Not only Supermassive Games, but Microsoft, Unity, Twitch, Riot Games, Embracer, Behaviour Interactive, CI Games, Thunderful Group, Eidos Montreal, Visual Concepts Austin, and ZA/UM have also announced significant layoffs. The trend suggests a broader industry realignment.
Supermassive Games, based in the UK, has been a subsidiary of Avalanche Studios Group and has created a name for itself with its cinematic and immersive horror games. Their games are known for empowering players to make choices that significantly impact the narrative and outcomes. Until Dawn's upcoming version for PS5 and PC promises to renew interest in the studio's pioneering interactive storytelling experiences, despite the recent challenges.
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Man, it's rough to hear about Supermassive Games and all those other companies going through layoffs. The gaming industry has been on a rollercoaster this year, but here's hoping they can weather the storm and continue delivering those immersive storytelling experiences we love. And hey, a new version of Until Dawn for PS5 and PC is something to look forward to
It's disheartening to hear about Supermassive Games' layoffs, especially given their impressive portfolio and unique narrative-driven approach to horror games. The wave of layoffs across the gaming industry indicates a period of adjustment and realignment, but I'm hopeful that the upcoming release of a new version of Until Dawn will provide a silver lining for the studio.
Man, it's disheartening to hear about Supermassive Games and the industry-wide trend of layoffs. It's tough knowing that even successful studios are facing challenges. On the bright side, the prospect of revisiting Until Dawn on the latest platforms is pretty exciting—those narrative-driven experiences are truly memorable.