Overview

• Supermassive has initiated a redundancy consultation for up to 36 roles within its Guildford studio.
• Directive 8020, the developer’s first sci-fi entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology, moves from October 2025 to the first half of 2026.
• The studio said the extra time will help refine Directive 8020 and deliver a high-quality experience for fans.
• Development of Little Nightmares III remains unaffected and is still slated for its October 10, 2025 launch.
• This action follows a February 2024 reduction of up to 150 positions and echoes broader challenges across the video game industry.