Overview

• Multiple former staffers at The Chinese Room posted on LinkedIn about exiting the studio, with at least nine departures referenced.
• The layoffs follow Sumo Group’s February announcement that Sumo Digital would focus exclusively on co-development services instead of original franchises.
• Sumo Group previously cut 15% of its workforce and closed Timbre Games in June 2024, and a spokesperson confirmed Content & Communications team members were affected again this month.
• Neither The Chinese Room nor Sumo Digital have disclosed the exact number or timing of the recent layoffs.
• Paradox Interactive states that development of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 remains on track for an October 2025 release despite the cuts.