Supermassive Completes 70+ Layoffs as Ninja Theory Staff Report Job Losses
Coalition developers working on Gears of War: E-Day also voiced fears of cuts, according to PC Gamer.
Supermassive Games has completed the layoffs it announced earlier this year, with more than 70 employees let go. PC Gamer reported the figure as the studio wrapped up the process.
Over the past week, multiple Ninja Theory employees have said publicly that they have been let go or are at risk of losing their jobs. Microsoft said in September 2025 that two attempts to divest the studio had fallen through and that it was moving toward closure instead.
At The Coalition, developers working on Gears of War: E-Day are reportedly worried about future layoffs despite the game's upcoming release. Gears of War: E-Day story director Juan Vaca was laid off as part of Microsoft's cuts.
Background
In June 2025, it emerged that Microsoft planned to either close or sell Ninja Theory, and in July 2025, amid the 'Xbox Reset,' the company announced the studio had been sold. Supermassive Games said in August 2025 that up to 75 employees were at risk, three months after the release of Directive 8020. The wave of games industry layoffs and studio closures began accelerating in 2023.
Quick answers
How many people were laid off at Supermassive Games?
More than 70 employees were let go, following the studio's earlier notice that up to 75 roles were at risk.
What is happening with Ninja Theory?
Multiple employees have reported being let go or at risk of losing their jobs. Microsoft said in September 2025 that it was moving toward closure after two divestment attempts fell through.
Is Gears of War: E-Day affected by the layoffs?
Story director Juan Vaca was laid off as part of Microsoft's cuts, and employees at The Coalition reportedly worry about further layoffs despite the game's upcoming release.