Trending Now - Eidos Montreal Faces Challenges With 124 Job Cuts

WHO:

Engadget - Eidos Montreal, a game studio owned by Embracer Group, is laying off 124 employees.

Kotaku - David Anfossi, the studio leader and a 19-year veteran, is stepping down amid the layoffs.

WHAT:

Engadget - Eidos Montreal announced the layoff of 124 people due to changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams.

Kotaku - The studio stated, "Today is a difficult day for our studio and reflects the need to adapt and concentrate efforts where Eidos Montréal can be most effective."

Kotaku - The studio has previously laid off 75 people in March 2025 and conducted another round of cuts in December 2025.

WHERE:

Engadget - Eidos Montreal is located in Montreal, Canada.

WHEN:

Engadget - The layoffs were announced on Monday, March 30th, 2026.

Kotaku - The previous layoffs occurred in March 2025 and December 2025.

WHY:

Engadget - The layoffs are attributed to "changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams."

Kotaku - The studio expressed gratitude to the impacted team members, stating that the decision is "not a reflection of their talent, dedication, or performance."

HOW:

Kotaku - Eidos Montreal is implementing a transition plan following the layoffs, although it is unclear if this plan was in place prior to the announcement.

(UPDATED March 30, 2026 23:10 UTC)

Eidos Montreal, a game studio based in Montreal, Canada, announced on Monday that it is laying off 124 employees due to changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams. Studio leader David Anfossi, who has been with the company for 19 years, is stepping down amidst these layoffs, which follow previous cuts of 75 employees in March 20th25 and another round in December 20th25. The studio expressed gratitude to those affected, emphasizing that the decision does not reflect their talent or dedication, and is now implementing a transition plan, although details on that plan remain unclear.