Warner Bros. Games Montreal Lays Off 99 Developers Following Suicide Squad Support Termination

Most affected workers were subcontractors in QA, with future opportunities uncertain until 2026.

Warner Bros. Games Montreal has laid off 99 developers, primarily subcontractors from Keywords, a game service provider specializing in QA support.
The layoffs coincide with Rocksteady's announcement to end support for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League on January 14, 2025, less than a year after its release.
Affected employees were given eight weeks' notice and offered either placement on a future contact list or counseling for job relocation assistance.
Internal sources revealed prior assurances from management that the studio had sufficient projects, though future opportunities may not arise until 2026.
The layoffs follow poor financial performance from Suicide Squad, contributing to a 41% revenue drop for Warner Bros. Games in Q2 2024.