Directive 8020
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Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 23: Halloween
Major console makers are offering Halloween-themed sales with discounts on various games across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The sales feature a mix of scary titles and other popular games, with some first-time discounts available.
Directive 8020 Finally Adds Online Multiplayer in New Update
Supermassive Games has released a free update for Directive 8020, adding online multiplayer for up to five players. The update also includes new Premonitions and a DLC pack with retro-futuristic suits. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Avalanche Studio Group to globally publish, market, and distribute titles from Supermassive Games
Nordisk Games has announced a publishing agreement where its subsidiary Avalanche Studios Group will globally publish, market, and distribute titles from Supermassive Games, starting with Directive 8020. Both studios will maintain creative independence while sharing operational support. This move aims to ensure sustainable long-term success by leveraging Avalanche's publishing strength and Supermassive's storytelling expertise.
Following through on their warning, Until Dawn and Directive 8020 devs Supermassive lay off "more than 70" staff
Supermassive Games has laid off over 70 employees, including veteran Frank Tindle and talent acquisition leader Tim Browning, following the recent launch of Directive 8020. The studio cited the need for "sustainability" as the reason for these significant staff reductions, which follow earlier redundancy consultations.
Supermassive Games suffers layoffs as more than 70 developers seem to have left the company this week
Supermassive Games has undergone significant layoffs, with over 70 employees reportedly losing their jobs. This follows a previous round of cuts in August 2025, which the company stated were necessary for sustainability and to adapt to industry changes. The studio, known for Until Dawn and the recently released Directive 8020, is facing a challenging period.
Supermassive Games Lays Off “More Than 70” Employees Two Months After Redundancy Consultation
Developer Supermassive Games has laid off over 70 employees, a significant reduction following a redundancy consultation process initiated in August. This decision comes after the commercial underperformance of its latest title, Directive 8020, and the subsequent departure of its CEO. The future of upcoming projects within The Dark Pictures Anthology remains uncertain.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 18: Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale
Nintendo is holding a significant Customer Appreciation Sale on its first-party Switch titles, with discounts on popular games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Additionally, sales are available for PlayStation and Xbox platforms, featuring a wide array of third-party titles across various genres.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 11: Tokyo Game Show sales begin
PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo are offering various digital game sales, with PlayStation and Xbox kicking off their Tokyo Game Show promotions. Deals include titles like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Resident Evil Requiem, with PlayStation Plus members receiving additional free games. Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale begins tomorrow.
Supermassive Games announces third round of layoffs in three years
Supermassive Games has announced a third round of layoffs, impacting up to 75 staff members. This decision follows the disappointing sales and mixed reviews of their latest title, Directive 8020. These redundancies, combined with previous ones, bring the total staff reduction over three years to 204.
Supermassive Games will lay off up to 75 workers
Supermassive Games, the developer behind Until Dawn and Directive 8020, is implementing layoffs, cutting up to 75 jobs. The company stated these measures are necessary to ensure its long-term sustainability.
Supermassive Games are the latest studio to announce layoff plans, with 75 jobs at risk just three months after Directive 8020 launch
Supermassive Games has announced that it is beginning redundancy consultations for up to 75 employees, marking the studio's third round of layoffs in two years. This decision comes just three months after the launch of their latest horror game, Directive 8020. The studio cited the need for sustainability as the reason for the difficult decision, a move that mirrors broader trends of job cuts within the gaming industry.
3 months after the release of Directive 8020, Supermassive Games is laying off even more people
Supermassive Games is undergoing its third round of layoffs in less than three years, with up to 75 employees being made redundant. The studio cited the need for sustainability, despite being a division of Nordisk Film, which is owned by Egmont Group. This follows the release of their game Directive 8020, which received a mixed reception.
Until Dawn Creator Supermassive Games Laying Off Staff
Supermassive Games, the developer behind Until Dawn and Directive 8020, has announced layoffs affecting a number of its staff. The company confirmed the workforce reduction in a public statement.
Until Dawn Developer Supermassive Games Cutting Up to 75 Staff, Following Mixed Response to Directive 8020
Supermassive Games, the developer behind Until Dawn, has announced significant layoffs, impacting up to 75 employees. This marks the third round of job cuts for the studio in three years, following a mixed reception to their recent title, Directive 8020.
Supermassive Games announces layoffs impacting up to 75 employees
Supermassive Games, the studio behind Until Dawn and The Quarry, has announced layoffs impacting up to 75 employees. The company stated this is a necessary step for sustainability and will prioritize supporting affected staff. This move adds to a trend of significant layoffs within the gaming industry in recent years.
Supermassive Games begins third round of layoffs in three years
Supermassive Games has initiated a third round of layoffs in three years, with up to 75 employees potentially affected. This follows previous downsizing in July 2025 and earlier in 2024, raising concerns about the future of the studio and its narrative-driven franchises. The news comes just three months after the release of their latest title, Directive 8020.
Until Dawn and Little Nightmares 3 studio Supermassive announces further layoffs, with as many as 75 people expected to lose their jobs
Supermassive Games, known for titles like Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology, has announced another round of layoffs, potentially affecting up to 75 employees. This marks the third such event in two years for the UK studio, which recently released Directive 8020 and Little Nightmares 3. The company cited the need for sustainability as the reason for the redundancies.
Supermassive Games announces layoffs, up to 75 workers may be affected
Supermassive Games has announced a third round of layoffs, potentially affecting up to 75 employees, citing the need for company sustainability. This follows previous job cuts in July 2023 and February 2024, with the studio previously postponing its horror title Directive 8020.
Supermassive Games Begins Redundancy Consultation Process, Up to 75 Layoffs Expected
Supermassive Games has initiated a redundancy consultation process that could affect up to 75 employees, citing sustainability as the reason. This marks the third consecutive year of layoffs for the studio, which previously experienced staff reductions in 2024 and 2025. The company's recent title, Directive 8020, launched on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, but its sales performance and reception are unknown factors in these decisions.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 24: Steam Train Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include the Steam Train Fest featuring train-themed games, alongside significant discounts on titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Hades 2, and Red Dead Redemption 2 across various digital storefronts. Several games are also available for free weekends or trials, including Killing Floor 3 and Metal Gear Solid.
