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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.
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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.
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Epic Games has created a dedicated portal for recruiters following recent layoffs. Meanwhile, Unity reported growth in engine revenue while shutting down its IronSource ad network.
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.
Rumour: Mass Eidos Montreal Layoffs Caused by Cancellation of Key Project 'Years' in the Making
Eidos Montreal has confirmed layoffs affecting 124 employees, reportedly due to the cancellation of a major original game project that had been in development for several years. The studio, acquired by Embracer Group in 2022, has faced multiple project cancellations and rounds of layoffs since its last release.
It Never Ends: Eidos Montreal Confirms Mass Layoffs Including Veteran Studio Head
Eidos Montreal has confirmed a reduction in workforce affecting 124 employees, including the departure of studio head David Anfossi. The layoffs are attributed to changing project needs and follow several rounds of job cuts and project cancellations since the studio's acquisition by Embracer Group in 2022.
Choices developer Pixelberry Studios lays off staff
Pixelberry Studios, the developer of the mobile game Choices, has reportedly laid off an unspecified number of staff. Several former employees announced their redundancies on LinkedIn, with one noting that the layoffs occurred on Friday. Series Entertainment acquired the studio in July 2024.
Eidos Montreal studio head departs as it lays off another 124 employees 'across production and support teams'
Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees across its production and support teams, and studio head David Anfossi has departed. This marks another significant reduction in workforce within the game industry, following numerous other studios that have implemented layoffs since 2023.
Eidos Montreal continues 3 straight years of layoffs as the Deus Ex studio fires 124 devs and 12-year studio head…
Eidos Montreal, known for the Deus Ex series, has announced another round of layoffs, impacting 124 employees and marking the third consecutive year of workforce reductions. Studio head David Anfossi, who has been with the company for 12 years, is also departing. The studio cited changing project needs and the need to concentrate efforts as reasons for the cuts.
Eidos Montreal lays off 124 staff, head of studio David Anfossi departs
Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees due to changing project needs, and longtime head of studio David Anfossi has departed. The studio is implementing a transition plan for new leadership and is prioritizing support for the affected employees.
Eidos Montreal Lays Off Over 100 Employees, Studio Head Leaves
Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees, citing "changing project needs" and a need to focus efforts where the studio can be "most effective." Additionally, studio head David Anfossi is departing the company after many years. This news comes amidst a wave of layoffs impacting the broader video game industry.
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Epic Games is facing criticism following reports of layoffs that included an employee with a terminal cancer diagnosis. The company has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the specific circumstances of the affected employee.