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Neverwinter, Star Trek Online and Champions Online veterans have rejoined Cryptic Studios
Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees, with studio head David Anfossi also departing. This news follows reports of veterans from Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, and Champions Online rejoining Cryptic Studios.
Eidos Montréal Layoffs Reportedly Follow Cancellation of Undisclosed Original Project
Eidos-Montréal has reportedly undergone layoffs following the cancellation of an unannounced original game project. Journalist Jason Schreier claims these layoffs are connected to the canceled project, which was not mentioned in the studio's official statement.
Eidos Montréal Layoffs Reportedly Follow Cancellation of Undisclosed Original Project
Eidos Montréal has laid off 124 employees following the cancellation of an undisclosed original project. Studio head David Anfossi has also departed the company, though the circumstances of his exit are unclear. The layoffs impact the development team working on PC titles.
Eidos-Montréal's latest round of layoffs reportedly follows the cancellation of an "almost complete" open-world game
Eidos-Montréal has reportedly laid off approximately 124 employees following the cancellation of an "almost complete" open-world game tentatively titled Wildlands. Studio head David Anfossi has also departed. The game, which had been in development since early 2019, reportedly suffered from numerous issues including engine changes, narrative conflicts, and an exploding budget.
Rumour: Deus Ex Dev Spent Hundreds of Millions on an Open World Action Game Before Mass Layoffs Hit
Eidos Montreal reportedly spent hundreds of millions of dollars on an open-world action game codenamed P11, which was nearly complete before its cancellation. This cancellation, alongside mass layoffs affecting 124 employees, occurred after the studio was sold to Embracer Group in 2022. The troubled project reportedly went through four different game engines during its development.
Moss Developer Polyarc Games Announces Layoffs
Polyarc Games, the developer behind the VR title Moss, has announced significant layoffs due to funding issues stemming from a cancelled major project. The studio, founded by former Bungie and Rockstar employees, cited the difficult decision to reduce its workforce, thanking impacted employees for their contributions. This follows a trend of challenges within the gaming industry, with other studios like Epic Games and Eidos Montreal also facing difficulties.
Eidos Montreal studio head departs as it lays off another 124 employees
Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees and studio head David Anfossi has departed. The circumstances surrounding Anfossi's departure are currently unclear.
Eidos Montreal studio head departs as it lays off another 124 employees
Ivy Road, a studio that worked on Wanderstop, is closing its doors on March 31st, 2026, due to a lack of funding for its new project, Engine Angel. This announcement follows news of Eidos Montreal laying off 124 employees.
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Reports suggest Disney is considering acquiring Epic Games and its popular title Fortnite. Separately, Eidos Montreal has reportedly canceled a game in development for over seven years, which had incurred hundreds of millions in costs.
Eidos Montreal Lays Off 124 Staff As Studio Head Departs
Eidos Montréal has laid off 124 employees due to changing project needs and has announced the departure of studio head David Anfossi. This marks the studio's third round of layoffs within the past year, with plans for new leadership to be announced soon.
Roblox rival and Deus Ex dev the latest to be hit by video game layoffs
The video game industry is experiencing widespread layoffs, with major companies like Epic Games and Eidos-Montréal reducing their workforces. Even successful titles like Fortnite are not immune, as Epic Games let go of 1,000 employees. Several studios, including Rec Room and Ivy Road, are shutting down entirely due to financial difficulties and a challenging market, particularly in VR.
Cancellation Of Almost-Complete Game From Eidos Montreal Resulted In Layoffs - Report
A report indicates that recent mass layoffs at Eidos Montreal were caused by the cancellation of an almost-complete project codenamed P11. The open-world, third-person action-adventure game reportedly cost hundreds of millions of dollars and was slated for release this year. Studio head David Anfossi also departed following the layoffs.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided developers Eidos Montreal lay off 124 staff, as well as "parting ways" with long-time studio head
Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees and parted ways with studio head David Anfossi. The studio cited changing project needs as the reason for the workforce reduction. This follows previous layoffs in April of last year and comes after the reported cancellation of a new Deus Ex entry.
Embracer Group has laid off 124 employees at Eidos Montreal
Eidos Montreal, developer of Deus Ex and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, has laid off 124 employees, with studio head David Anfossi also departing. This marks the latest in a series of redundancies at the studio under parent company Embracer Group, attributed to changing project needs and a cost reduction program.
Deus Ex developer Eidos Montréal announces mass job cuts, alongside departure of studio head David Anfossi
Eidos Montréal has announced significant layoffs affecting 124 employees and the departure of studio head David Anfossi, citing "changing project needs." The Embracer Group-owned studio, known for the modern Deus Ex games and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, is undergoing restructuring. This follows similar job cuts at other major companies like Epic Games and Crystal Dynamics.
Deus Ex Dev Eidos-Montréal Announces Mass Layoffs Alongside Departure of Head of Stuido David Anfossi
Eidos-Montréal, the studio behind Deus Ex and Tomb Raider, has announced significant layoffs. The departure of studio head David Anfossi was also confirmed alongside the workforce reduction.
Eidos-Montréal announces 124 job cuts; studio head David Anfossi departs after 19 years at developer
Eidos-Montréal has announced a workforce reduction affecting 124 employees, with studio head David Anfossi departing after 19 years. The decision is attributed to changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams. This follows previous layoffs in December and March, with the studio reportedly focusing on co-development projects like Microsoft's Grounded 2 and Fable.
Eidos Montreal announces layoffs, departure of studio head David Anfossi
Eidos Montreal has announced significant layoffs, impacting 124 employees. The studio head, David Anfossi, is also departing the company.
Eidos Montréal Layoffs
Eidos Montréal has laid off 124 employees across its production and support teams. Studio head David Anfossi is also departing the company.
Eidos Montreal Layoffs Due to Cancellation of “Wildlands,” In Development Since 2019 – Rumor
Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees following the cancellation of its internal project codenamed "Wildlands," which had been in development since 2019. The cancellation is also reportedly responsible for the shelving of a new Deus Ex title. Sources indicate "Wildlands" was nearly complete and in the debugging phase, with development plagued by engine changes, a massive budget, and narrative conflicts.
