FuturLab Lays Off Seven Employees Without Notifying Team Leads or Managers

NewsData.io · United States · Sep 8, 2026

Powerwash Simulator developer FuturLab cut seven employees in July 2026 following the cancellation of a multi-year project, but reportedly did so without informing managers or team leads that their direct reports were being let go. Sources allege the studio left affected workers without assignments for weeks after the project was shelved in June, and that staff were later instructed to avoid the word 'redundancy' and refer to laid-off colleagues as 'the leavers.' CEO Kirsty Rigden confirmed the layoffs, citing the project's unfavorable cost-to-revenue outlook. The situation highlights ongoing workforce management and transparency concerns in the gaming sector.