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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.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 31: Bethesda celebrates 40 years
Bethesda Softworks is celebrating its 40th anniversary with significant sales across its game catalog, including popular franchises like Doom, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Quake. Numerous PC storefronts like Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com are participating, offering discounts on individual titles and bundles. Additionally, several free games are available for a limited time on platforms such as Amazon Luna.
Get 15 games for $15 in Humble's 2K Megahits bundle, including Bioshock Infinite, Risk of Rain 2, and one of my…
Humble has partnered with 2K for a 'Megahits' bundle offering 15 games for $15 on Steam. The bundle includes titles like BioShock Infinite, Risk of Rain 2, Borderlands 3, Mafia 2, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition, among others. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Covenant House.
Supermassive Games CEO steps down following launch of Directive 8020
Robert Henrysson is stepping down as CEO of Supermassive Games after less than three years. His departure comes approximately six weeks after the launch of the studio's latest title, Directive 8020. Henrysson, who also served as a partner at Nordisk Games, cited industry changes and the team's effort in his announcement.
Nu är det spelhelg, för bövelen!
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, covering a diverse range of titles including Assassin's Creed Rogue, 007 Legends, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Last of Us Part II. Some are revisiting classics like Red Faction: Guerrilla and X-COM, while others are trying new addictive experiences like Ball x Pit.
Until Dawn 2 Revealed at June 2026 State of Play: New Developer, New Setting — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Sony's Firesprite studio is developing Until Dawn 2, a sequel to the 2015 interactive horror game. The story follows a new group of teenagers on a tropical island, with player choices determining their survival. Dr. Alan Hill returns to comment on player decisions, and while no release date is set, the game is expected to retain the series' signature 'butterfly effect' system.
Until Dawn 2 has sold me with its campy teen slasher vibes, and it proves there's nothing like old-school scares
Until Dawn 2, developed by Firesprite, is set to revive the campy teen slasher horror of the original. The game promises a return to old-school scares with a new cast and a mysterious island setting, contrasting with Supermassive Games' more serious sci-fi horror title, Directive 8020. The upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive features actors Neil Newbon and Dacre Montgomery, and is already generating excitement for its B-movie slasher vibes.
All The Dark Pictures Anthology games, ranked: Where does Directive 8020 place?
This article ranks all five released games in The Dark Pictures Anthology, a series of interactive horror titles from Supermassive Games. House of Ashes is placed first for its action-packed narrative and character development, while The Devil in Me is ranked last due to its pacing and storytelling issues. Directive 8020 is also discussed as a promising sci-fi entry with potential.
Long-Awaited PS5 Adventure Game Hits PS Store Today
The sci-fi horror adventure game Directive 8020, developed and published by Supermassive Games, is now available for PlayStation 5. The game follows the crew of the Cassiopeia as they battle an alien threat that can mimic its crewmates. Directive 8020 received an average score of 72 on Metacritic and an 8 out of 10 in our review.
Directive 8020 Review — Scared Space | Console Creatures
Directive 8020 marks a bold shift for Supermassive Games' Dark Pictures Anthology, moving from familiar horror settings to a space-faring narrative. While the game features a compelling premise, strong performances, and significant replayability through its branching paths, it is hampered by tedious stealth sections and an uneven pacing. Despite these drawbacks, the game successfully delivers tension and a fresh experience within the anthology.
Directive 8020 Review: Dark Pictures Returns With Scariest Game Yet
Directive 8020 marks the return of The Dark Pictures Anthology with a sci-fi horror theme inspired by Alien and The Thing. This installment shifts focus from exploration and QTEs to more stealth-based gameplay, making it a more solo-centric experience. Despite changes like the removal of co-op, the game is praised as Supermassive's scariest yet, offering genuine chills and improved visuals on platforms like the PlayStation 5.
Directive 8020 review – Until Dawn in space
Directive 8020 is Supermassive Games' latest interactive sci-fi horror title, drawing inspiration from films like The Thing and Aliens. While featuring excellent graphics, solid voice acting, and an innovative 'Turning Points' system allowing players to revisit decisions, the game is hampered by a lack of context for choices and a rigidly linear structure. The narrative, set on an exoplanet as humanity's last hope, suffers from character development issues and excessive walking through dark corridors, ultimately scoring a 6/10.
Games Inbox: Is buying a video game day one a good idea?
Readers discuss the merits of buying games on day one, weighing instant access and being part of the conversation against the potential for lower prices and sales later. The article also touches on Sony's controversial PS5 DRM policy, the impact of studio closures on franchises like XCOM, and speculation about future game releases and company strategies.
After an hour with Directive 8020, I worry the latest Dark Pictures game feels a little flat
An early look at Supermassive Games' Directive 8020 reveals a shift towards survival horror with new stealth-action elements, though these sequences currently feel unconvincing and lack tension. While the game retains its interactive drama roots and cinematic presentation, the new gameplay mechanics and enemy design in the previewed section are a cause for concern, potentially making the game feel flat.
Until Dawn dev's new sci-fi horror builds on Alien and The Thing's coworker paranoia: "It's a…
Supermassive Games' upcoming sci-fi horror title, Directive 8020, aims to blend cinematic narrative with survival horror elements, drawing inspiration from films like 'The Thing' and 'Alien'. The game focuses on workplace paranoia among adult professionals aboard a spacecraft, featuring stealth mechanics and player choices that impact relationships and survival. It is set to release on May 12, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Asher White releases new single "Nightingale Version (Sailor's Moon)" — MP3s & NPCs
Indie artist Asher White has released a new single titled "Nightingale Version (Sailor's Moon)", an updated version of a track from their 2019 album In the Quarry. White also announced an upcoming West Coast tour with dates in Los Angeles, Seattle, and San Diego, with tickets now on sale.
DIRECTIVE 8020 DEBUTS ITS “EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IN 60 SECONDS” TRAILER AHEAD OF LAUNCH ON 12 MAY
Supermassive Games has released a new 60-second trailer for their upcoming sci-fi survival horror game, Directive 8020, ahead of its May 12, 2026 launch. The trailer offers a final briefing on the dangers aboard the colony ship Cassiopeia, where a mission to secure humanity's future turns into a fight for survival against an alien organism. Pre-orders are now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with a Deluxe Edition upgrade included for a limited time.
Sci-fi horror adventure Directive 8020 from Supermassive Games arrives in May
Supermassive Games announced that its sci-fi horror adventure Directive 8020 will be released on May 12, 2026. The game features Hollywood actress Lashana Lynch and involves surviving an alien organism on a distant planet. It will include cinematic storytelling, couch co-op, and five-player online multiplayer post-launch.
