Supermassive Games Announces Up to 75 Layoffs

Supermassive Games, the UK-based studio behind titles such as Until Dawn and The Quarry, announced on August 11, 2026, that it is initiating a redundancy consultation process that could result in the loss of up to 75 employees. The announcement marks the third round of layoffs at the studio in less than three years.

In a statement shared on social media, the company described the decision as a "necessary step to help ensure the sustainability of the company." The studio added that its priority throughout the process would be to provide support to all those impacted.

The layoffs come less than three months after the May 12, 2026, launch of Supermassive's most recent game, Directive 8020. The sci-fi horror title, the first in The Dark Pictures Anthology to move the series into a science fiction setting, received mixed reviews from critics and players. On Steam, it holds a mixed user rating, and its all-time peak concurrent player count was just over 3,000. The game's performance is one factor in a challenging period for the studio, which has also seen significant leadership changes. Former CEO Robert Henrysson stepped down in June 2026, roughly six weeks after the game's release.