Tripwire cuts 36 jobs, says work on two games continues

Tripwire Interactive said it is cutting 36 jobs, describing the workforce reduction as necessary, while saying work continues on Maneater 2 and Killing Floor 3. The studio announced the cuts on November 9, its second reported round of layoffs in 2026.

Tripwire did not explain the latest decision or identify the teams affected. Its statement said the cuts affected 36 people and that the studio would support them during the transition. The announcement did not address whether staffing changes would affect game schedules, future updates or support.

The March round affected 23 employees, according to reporting cited in coverage of the November announcement. Together, the two rounds amount to 59 reported job cuts at Tripwire this year. The two figures describe separate reductions, not a forecast or a count of the studio’s current employees.

Tripwire said its remaining staff would continue active development of Maneater 2 and ongoing work on Killing Floor 3, alongside publishing through Tripwire Presents. The statement did not provide details about staffing on either game or changes to their release plans.

Maneater 2 is reported as due in 2027. Tripwire did not say whether that release...