Eidos Montreal has announced today a new round of layoffs, affecting 124 employees of the studio. This measure is part of a shift in project needs, as reported by the company through its LinkedIn account.
The situation becomes even more complicated with the departure of its director, David Anfossi, although it is still unclear whether it was a resignation or a dismissal.
Eidos Montreal has announced a new round of layoffs affecting 124 employees
The layoffs at Eidos Montreal add to a series of cuts in the video game industry, which have been particularly notable since the beginning of 2023. In March alone, more than 1,000 people were laid off from various companies, including Epic Games, Ubisoft, and Amazon.
In the context of these recent layoffs, Eidos Montreal had already laid off a significant number of employees in December 2025, as well as in March 2025 and January 2024, suggesting a pattern of instability at the studio.
The focus of Eidos Montreal seems to be shifting towards the co-development of “Grounded 2” and the reboot of “Fable,” following the cancellation of several projects, including a new “Deus Ex” game. The company has been adapting its efforts towards areas where it can be more effective, although this has resulted in the loss of significant talent.
Anfossi has been a key figure in the direction of the studio, having worked on important projects such as “Deus Ex: Human Revolution” and “Shadow of the Tomb Raider.” Eidos Montreal has expressed its gratitude for his contributions and wishes him success in his future endeavors. However, his departure leaves many in the community and the industry wondering about the future of the studio and its canceled projects.
With the video game sector facing a deep restructuring, Eidos Montreal’s decisions are expected to resonate with other studios that are also going through tough times.