Supermassive Announces Layoffs and Delay of Directive 8020
Carlos Mendoza 
Key Takeaways
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- Supermassive Games is undergoing a restructuring that could result in the layoff of up to 36 team members due to current industry challenges.
- The release of Directive 8020 has been delayed until the first half of 2026 for additional development time and to ensure a better gaming experience.
- Despite the changes, Supermassives other project, Little Nightmares III, is not affected by these decisions.
- The company expressed gratitude to fans for their patience and support during this difficult time and reiterated its commitment to supporting those affected by layoffs and to future game projects.
Restructuring at Supermassive Games Affects 36 Employees and Delays Directive 8020 to Early 2026
Supermassive Games has announced a restructuring that will result in the layoff of up to 36 team members and the delay of its upcoming game, Directive 8020, to the first half of 2026. In a statement, the studio cited the challenging current climate within the gaming industry as the reason for adjusting its team structure. The company has initiated a consultation process regarding redundancies, which could affect as many as 36 employees. Supermassive acknowledged this was a difficult decision and will be a challenging time for those involved. The delay of Directive 8020’s launch until the first half of 2026 is intended to provide additional development time, ensuring the best possible experience for fans. The studio noted that the game has already received positive feedback and expressed gratitude for players’ patience and support. Supermassive informed its team that the studio’s other project, Little Nightmares III, will not be impacted by these decisions. The company remains committed to supporting those affected by the layoffs and to focusing on its future game projects.
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