Eidos Montreal, the developer known for Deux Ex and Guardians of the Galaxy, has confirmed layoffs of 97 employees. The studio, acquired by Embracer Group in 2022, is part of an industry-wide trend that has seen at least 6,000 video game layoffs reported since the beginning of 2024. The gaming community has responded with support and job opportunities for those affected.
Update: Eidos Montreal confirms 97 people laid off by Embracer https://t.co/hwYZngXWjv https://t.co/kYvHO04Mtg
Eidos Montreal lays off 97 staffers https://t.co/bnVBePfQoa
This absolutely breaks my heart. Thinking heavily about my @EidosMontreal family. If you’re a team looking for your next rockstar of a dev, don’t sleep on anyone here. Much love! Hoping you all land speedily on new exciting ground. I’m here if even to chat! YOU GOT THIS ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/xT3x7IVWfc
Deux Ex and Guardians of the Galaxy developer Eidos-Montréal has laid off 97 people. The studio was purchased by Embracer in 2022. 29 days into 2024 at least 6,000 video game layoffs have been reported: https://t.co/QKBV4TRpjp https://t.co/oFj6f50NaO
Update: Eidos Montreal has confirmed plans to lay off almost 100 employees. https://t.co/MYzr8syAME
97 jobs gone at Eidos Montreal, studio confirms https://t.co/JtBXAHs67E https://t.co/oE6rVWuw6G
Another day, another shattering series of layoffs. Much love to the Eidos Montreal crew. You all deserved better than the boneheads running Embracer. My team is hiring -- full remote, cool project, fantastic team: https://t.co/9WNgzrn6wZ https://t.co/rirZqxWNd7