Supermassive Games Begins Third Round of Layoffs in Three Years, Up to 75 Jobs at Risk

NewsData.io · United States · Aug 11, 2026

UK video game studio Supermassive Games has initiated a redundancy consultation that could result in up to 75 employee layoffs, marking its third round of cuts in three years. The studio previously laid off 36 workers in July 2025 and eliminated around 90 roles in 2024. The cuts follow the May 2026 release of Directive 8020 and reflect ongoing sustainability concerns at the narrative game developer. For staffing firms serving the gaming and creative tech sectors, the continuing contraction signals reduced permanent hiring demand and potential opportunities in contract or project-based placements.