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Behaviour Interactive Announces Layoffs Amid Structural Changes

The Dead by Daylight developer will cut 95 jobs, primarily in Montreal, as it refocuses on core strengths in a competitive market.

Overview

  • This is the second round of layoffs for Behaviour Interactive in 2024, following January's reduction of 45 employees.
  • The restructuring aims to enhance the company's focus on horror games and service projects.
  • Despite layoffs, development on Dead by Daylight and other projects will continue unaffected.
  • The studio's workforce had grown significantly from 575 to 1,300 employees over the past five years.
  • The gaming industry has seen widespread layoffs this year, with major companies like Microsoft and Sony also reducing staff.