Eidos-Montréal, the studio behind acclaimed titles like Deus Ex and Tomb Raider, has confirmed a significant workforce reduction alongside the exit of its head of studio, David Anfossi. The Embracer Group-owned developer shared the news via a social media post today, revealing that 124 employees across production and support teams have been let go due to "changing project needs."
"Today is a difficult day for our studio and reflects the need to adapt and concentrate efforts where Eidos-Montréal can be most effective," the studio stated. "We are deeply grateful to the team members impacted; this decision is not a reflection of their talent, dedication, or performance. Supporting those impacted with care and respect remains our priority, while ensuring continuity for the teams moving forward."
David Anfossi, who first joined Eidos-Montréal as a producer in 2007 and became head of studio in 2013, has departed after 19 years with the company. During his tenure, he oversaw projects including Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. The reasons for his exit and his future plans are currently unknown, and no replacement has been named yet.
"We thank David for his contributions and wish him the best in his future endeavors," the message added. "A transition plan is underway, and further updates will be shared as new leadership is finalized."
These layoffs follow previous workforce reductions at Eidos-Montréal in recent years. The studio began 2025 by letting go of 75 employees, with reports from InsiderGaming indicating more cuts were expected by December. Additionally, Bloomberg reported that a new Deus Ex game was canceled in early 2024. The current number of remaining staff at the studio is unclear.
Eidos-Montréal now joins a growing list of game developers facing layoffs in early 2026. March alone saw job cuts at Battlefield Studios, Crystal Dynamics, Ubisoft, and Epic Games, while Sony recently closed first-party partner studio Dark Outlaw Games. In February, Skate developer Full Circle also laid off some of its staff.
