Shock Layoffs: Behaviour Interactive Cuts Nearly 100 Staff

Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive has announced layoffs affecting up to 95 employees, primarily from its Montreal office. This marks the second round of layoffs this year, following a reduction of 45 staff members in January. Despite recent acquisitions of studios like Fly Studio, SockMoney Studios, Codeglue, and Midwinter Entertainment, Behaviour cites the need to focus on its historical strengths amid fierce industry competition. The development of Dead by Daylight will not be impacted by these strategic changes. This trend of industry layoffs adds to the nearly 20,000 job cuts seen in the last two years, reflecting varied and complex reasons beyond just pandemic overspending.

Behaviour Interactive has stated that the development of Dead by Daylight will not be impacted by the layoffs. The company is making strategic changes to better focus on its core strengths while continuing to support its flagship game.

Dead by Daylight, released in 2016, is a popular asymmetric multiplayer horror game where one player assumes the role of a killer while the other four play as survivors. The game has seen numerous updates, collaborations, and expansions, including recent partnerships with franchises like Resident Evil and Dungeons & Dragons, keeping its player base engaged and growing. The game’s unique blend of horror and competitive gameplay has cemented its status as a staple in the survival horror genre.