Bold statement: The churn at Eidos-Montreal is accelerating, and the layoffs aren’t slowing down anytime soon. This isn’t just a hiccup in staffing; it signals a deeper restructuring that could reshape the studio’s near-term projects and partnerships.
Eidos-Montreal, the studio behind Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and a long-time support pillar for Tomb Raider titles, has entered another round of job cuts. Over the past week, several former employees publicly announced on LinkedIn that they are no longer with the company. Gameplay director Samuel Daher posted a brief update: “Hey there! Was working at Eidos, loved it and would have stayed, but times are difficult.” This sentiment mirrors the broader sentiment of talent departures during a challenging period for the studio.
Initial layoffs back in March saw approximately 75 employees let go. At the time, the company attributed those cuts to mandates coming to an end. Since then, the situation has evolved, and insiders now claim that most projects at Eidos-Montreal have been canceled or paused. The studio is reportedly refocusing on work with Microsoft and Xbox, including titles like Grounded 2 and Fable, while an additional internal project that began in 2019 reportedly cannot recoup its current costs.
Even with those projects moving forward, sources indicate that further staff reductions are already forecasted once these efforts wind down. Attempts to obtain official comment from Eidos-Montreal or its parent company, Embracer, have so far gone unanswered. Historically, Embracer has been reluctant to issue formal statements about layoffs and internal development decisions.
What does the future hold for Eidos-Montreal? Share your thoughts in the comments. Do you think the studio will rebound with its upcoming collaborations, or is this phase of restructuring likely to extend beyond this year? For broader industry context, you can also explore related coverage, such as Splash Damage’s layoff news tied to corporate changes, and consider subscribing to Insider Gaming’s weekly newsletter for updates.
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