Supermassive lays off 70 people less than six months after Directive 8020

Supermassive Games laid off more than 70 people on October 5, less than six months after releasing its sci-fi horror game Directive 8020 earlier this year. Frank Tindle, the IT and facilities director who was also laid off, announced the cuts on LinkedIn, saying developers, artists, producers, QA and operations staff were among those leaving. The studio had warned of layoffs in August, calling it a necessary step for the company's sustainability, and its Until Dawn sequel is set for 2027 under Sony's Firesprite.