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Supermassive Games to lay off 75 staff amid market shift

8/11/2026

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Summary

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Supermassive Games announced that up to 75 staff will be laid off.
The company said the cuts are necessary to ensure its sustainability.
Supermassive linked the layoffs to shifting consumer habits, rising competition and a rapidly changing market.
An anonymous analyst warned the cuts could damage the studio’s future projects and competitiveness.
Supermassive said it will support affected employees, though details were not provided.

History

Historical Context

After the 2008 financial crisis forced THQ to cut 300 North-American jobs, the industry expanded during COVID-19 before a slowdown sparked a wave of layoffs that began in 2022 and peaked in January 2024, wiping out an estimated 45,000 positions. Supermassive Games’ 75-job reduction in 2024 reflects this ongoing reset across publishers such as Ubisoft and EA.

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Story summary

Supermassive Games announced that up to 75 staff will be laid off.
The company said the cuts are necessary to ensure its sustainability.
Supermassive linked the layoffs to shifting consumer habits, rising competition and a rapidly changing market.
An anonymous analyst warned the cuts could damage the studio’s future projects and competitiveness.
Supermassive said it will support affected employees, though details were not provided.

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