Full Breakdown
FuturLab Cancels Unrelated Project, Lays Off Seven Employees
9/8/2026, 11:52:07 PM
Core Event
FuturLab, the developer behind *PowerWash Simulator*, announced the cancellation of a separate, unrelated title that had been in pre-production for roughly two to three years. The decision, explained by CEO Kirsty Rigden, was driven by projections that the project would cost more than it could generate. Following the cancellation, seven staff members were let go.
Background & Context
The cancelled project was not part of the successful *PowerWash Simulator* franchise. The shift in focus prompted a restructuring of staff requirements, according to internal communications.
Data & Statistics
- Seven employees were let go after the project’s cancellation.
- The project had been in development for an estimated two to three years before being halted in late June.
- Redundancies were reported to have occurred in July, with a restructuring meeting held in August.
- Managers and team leads were reportedly not informed of the departures in advance and were excluded from selecting the affected staff.
Verbatim Quotes
- “ She continued: "This is awful as these are people who are super talented and many of whom have been with us a long time, and I really really appreciate them.” — Kirsty Rigden, CEO
