Official statement
News Exclusive Feb 27 / 07:10 sebastian.essner
Unfortunately, there have also been layoffs at Supermassive Games. The approximate scope is known and an official statement is also available.
Around 90 Supermassive Games employees have lost their jobs, with Bloomberg reporting that around 150 jobs there are at risk. In total, Supermassive Games has approximately 350 employees. The official statement from Supermassive Games on the topic reads as follows:
“It is no secret that the gaming industry is currently facing major challenges, and unfortunately we are not immune to them. After careful consideration and with great regret, we are therefore restructuring Supermassive Games. As a result, we are entering a phase of consultation one that is likely to result in the loss of some of our colleagues. We have not made this decision lightly and have made many efforts to avoid this outcome. We are all too aware of how worrying and difficult this process will be for all of our employees “We will work closely with everyone involved to ensure the process is as respectful and compassionate as possible. We will focus on our core competencies and upcoming titles to ensure the sustainability of the company.”
Supermassive Games was founded in 2008. “Until Dawn”, “The Quarry” and the “Dark Pictures” parts were created there.
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