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Former Embracer CEO says Fellowship Entertainment spin-off is the "most effective long-term solution"
Embracer Group's former CEO Lars Wingefors has stated that spinning off Fellowship Entertainment is the most effective long-term solution for its undervalued intellectual properties. The new entity will focus on IPs like Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Tomb Raider, and Lord of the Rings, aiming for industry-leading profitability and organic growth. This move is part of Embracer's broader restructuring efforts following significant layoffs and asset sales.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Has Been Rated for Nintendo Switch 2 in Taiwan
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy has been rated for the Nintendo Switch 2 by the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee, indicating a potential new port for the game. The title, originally released in 2021, has already seen success across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles, and was previously available on Nintendo Switch via cloud streaming. This rating comes shortly after Eidos Montreal, the game's developer, experienced significant layoffs.
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Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees, with studio head David Anfossi also departing. The reasons for the layoffs and Anfossi's departure are not yet clear. This marks another round of job cuts for the game developer.
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 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.
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 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 Announces Heavy Workforce Reduction, Head of Studio Departs
Eidos Montreal has announced a significant workforce reduction, impacting 124 employees, and the departure of studio head David Anfossi. The company cited changing project needs as the reason for the layoffs, assuring that the decision does not reflect the employees' performance. This follows previous layoffs in December 2025 and April 2025, attributed to cost-cutting measures by parent company Embracer Group.
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.
Eidos Montreal Hit By Layoffs, 124 Employees Losing Their Jobs And Head of Studio Leaves | Console Creatures
Eidos Montreal has undergone significant layoffs, impacting 124 employees, and its Head of Studio, David Anfossi, has departed. This follows previous rounds of job cuts in 2024 and 2025 for the studio, which was acquired by Embracer Group in May 2022. The studio cited changing project needs as the reason for the workforce reduction.
