Deus Ex developer Eidos Montréal announces mass job cuts, alongside departure of studio head David Anfossi
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Key Points:
- Eidos Montréal, known for the modern Deus Ex games and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, announced layoffs affecting 124 employees and the departure of studio head David Anfossi.
- The layoffs were attributed to changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams, with the studio emphasizing support for affected employees.
- David Anfossi, who had been with the studio since 2007, is leaving, and a leadership transition plan is underway with further updates expected.
- The studio, acquired by Embracer Group in 2022, had a planned new Deus Ex game that was canceled amid broader restructuring and cost-cutting measures at Embracer, which resulted in over 4,500 job losses.
- Eidos Montréal stressed the need to adapt and focus efforts where the studio can be most effective moving forward.
