Eidos-Montréal announces mass layoffs for the third year ...

What’s Happening

So basically 124 employees are being laid off in the studio’s latest annual round of cuts Eidos-Montréal announces mass layoffs for the third year in a row, as studio head leaves 124 employees are being laid off in the studios latest annual round of cuts Video Game News 31st Mar 2026 / 1:01 pm Posted by Chris Scullion Eidos-Montréal has just dropped mass layoffs for the third year in a row, while head of studio David Anfossi is also departing.

In a statement posted on the Guardians of the Galaxy studios official LinkedIn page, Eidos Montreal just dropped that it would be laying off 124 employees across its production and support teams, so of 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 statement reads. (plot twist fr)

We are deeply grateful to the team members impacted – this decision is not a reflection of their talent, dedication, or performance.

The Details

Supporting those impacted with care and respect remains our priority, while ensuring continuity for the teams next. Noting that Anfossi is also leaving his role as studio head, it added: We thank David for his contributions and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

A transition plan is underway, and further updates will be d as new leadership is finalized. Eidos-Montréals announcement echoes a similar one made on the same day last year , also on its LinkedIn page, when it stated that it was laying off 75 staff in a decision that was not a reflection of their dedication or skills but was made because they couldnt be reallocated to the studios other projects.

Why This Matters

The year before that, after reports emerged that it had cancelled an unannounced Deus Ex game, Eidos-Montréal dropped it was letting go 97 staff . This means that over the course of three annual rounds of cuts, a total of 296 staff have been laid off. Eidos-Montréal has been working as a support studio on Fable .

Gaming fans have strong opinions about moves like this, and for good reason.

The Bottom Line

Eidos-Montréal has been working as a support studio on Fable .

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