Tripwire Interactive lays off 36 staff
The studio said remaining employees are working on Maneater 2, Killing Floor 3 and its Tripwire Presents publishing label.
Tripwire Interactive has laid off 36 staff, the studio announced in a statement posted to Twitter. The developer behind Killing Floor and Maneater said it would support affected employees during the transition.
The studio said the remaining team is continuing work on Maneater 2 and Killing Floor 3, as well as publishing titles through its Tripwire Presents label.
The reduction follows an earlier round of cuts at the studio in March 2026, when 23 staff were laid off. Days before the latest layoffs, Tripwire expanded its publishing business to support smaller self-published indie developers.
Tripwire was founded in 2005 by John Gibson and Alan Wilson. Gibson stepped down as CEO in 2021, with Wilson taking the interim role, and former CFO Matthew LoPilato was promoted to CEO in 2024.
Embracer Group acquired Tripwire in 2022 through its then-subsidiary Saber Interactive. In 2024, Embracer sold Saber Interactive for $247 million but kept Tripwire.
Quick answers
How many staff did Tripwire Interactive lay off?
Tripwire Interactive laid off 36 staff, according to a statement posted to Twitter.
What is Tripwire Interactive working on after the layoffs?
The studio said remaining staff are working on Maneater 2, Killing Floor 3 and publishing through Tripwire Presents.
Who owns Tripwire Interactive?
Embracer Group acquired Tripwire in 2022 through its then-subsidiary Saber Interactive and kept the studio after selling Saber in 2024.