Eidos-Montreal Lets Go More Staff With More Layoffs Planned

Insider Gaming
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:17:13 +0000

Eidos-Montreal has experienced another wave of layoffs, with at least a dozen employees announcing their departure on LinkedIn. This follows a previous round of cuts in March, where 75 staff were let go. Sources indicate that many projects at the studio have been cancelled, with a focus on collaborations with Microsoft on titles like Grounded 2 and Fable. Further staff reductions are anticipated after these projects are completed.

2025-12-03 | Game Developer: Report: Embracer-owned Eidos-Montreal lays off staff

Eidos-Montreal, the developer behind Deus Ex and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, has reportedly laid off at least a dozen employees, marking the second round of layoffs this year. Earlier in April, 75 workers were let go due to the end of a project. Sources indicate that most internal projects have been canceled, with a focus on supporting Microsoft on titles like Grounded 2 and Fable. Further staff reductions are anticipated as the studio navigates ongoing restructuring under Embracer.

2025-12-04 | GamesIndustry.biz: Embracer-owned Eidos-Montréal reportedly hit with more layoffs

Eidos-Montréal, owned by Embracer Group, has reportedly laid off over a dozen staff recently, following earlier cuts in March that affected 75 employees. The layoffs impacted various teams, including design and animation, and most projects at the studio have been cancelled. Eidos-Montréal is now focusing on co-development work for titles like Microsoft's Grounded 2 and Fable. This marks the second round of layoffs in a year, amid Embracer's financial struggles and restructuring efforts.