Supermassive Games CEO Robert Henrysson steps down

Robert Henrysson has stepped down as CEO of Supermassive Games, the studio announced on Monday, June 29, 2026. Henrysson is also leaving his role as a partner in the studio's parent company, Nordisk Film, a position he held since 2022.

Henrysson announced his departure in a LinkedIn post, stating it marked the end of a rewarding chapter. He expressed gratitude to the Supermassive team, calling them the greatest storytelling game studio on earth. In an official statement, representatives for Nordisk Film described the separation as timely and harmonious, noting a major milestone had been reached and the studio is ready to move forward. A successor has not yet been named.

Henrysson led the studio for over two years, having been appointed CEO in 2024. During his tenure, he reorganized the management team and oversaw the studio's strategy, culminating in the release of the sci-fi horror game Directive 8020 in May 2026. The game, inspired by films like Alien and The Thing, is part of the studio's Dark Pictures Anthology series. While one source characterized its reviews as middling and a missed opportunity, another stated it received the strongest press reviews in the franchise's history.