Supermassive Games to cut up to 75 roles in bid for sustainability
The studio behind Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology cites necessary restructuring to ensure long-term viability as it begins a redundancy consultation process.
Supermassive Games has announced it will begin a redundancy consultation process that is expected to result in the loss of up to 75 employees. The UK-based developer, known for titles including Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology, stated that the cuts are a necessary step to ensure the company's sustainability.
The announcement was made via X on 11 August 2026. In a statement, the company confirmed it has made the "difficult decision" to proceed with the consultation, acknowledging the impact on staff while prioritising support for those affected.
This marks the third round of job cuts at the studio in two and a half years. Supermassive previously reduced its workforce by approximately 90 workers in February 2024 and cut around 35 positions in July 2025. As of the end of 2025, the studio employed 172 people.
The restructuring follows a period of significant leadership transition and product release. Former CEO Robert Henrysson stepped down in June 2026, shortly after the launch of the studio’s most recent game, Directive 8020.
Meanwhile, the studio is not involved in the upcoming sequel to Until Dawn, which was unveiled in June. That project is being developed by Sony’s Firesprite studio, which also handled the 2024 remake of the title.
