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Developing· Nintendo· Published Aug 12, 2026

Supermassive lays off up to 75 employees for third consecutive year

gamespot.com reported that Supermassive Games is laying off up to 75 employees, extending a run of annual cuts at the studio. The outlet noted the changes come months after Directive 8020 launched.

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Signal Summary

According to gamespot.com, Supermassive says the latest reductions are meant to support the company’s long-term stability. The report places the cuts in the context of earlier layoffs at the studio in 2024 and 2025.

Why It Matters

Supermassive is a familiar horror developer with projects tied to Until Dawn and Little Nightmares 3, so more layoffs could affect how it staffs future games. For players, it is another sign of continued strain across parts of the game industry.

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The source is a Gamespot reporter article with clear attribution and specific layoff details, so the summary can be stated confidently while still attributing the claims to the outlet.

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    Third Straight Year Of Layoffs Hits Until Dawn, Little Nightmares 3 Dev Supermassive

    “Supermassive Games has announced job cuts for "up to 75" people--marking the third straight year of significant layoffs at the studio. This latest round of reductions comes almost”
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