Why Do Game Devs Keep Getting Laid Off?! | Supermassive Games Controversy 🎮📉 with @aleahfinalgirl
4Supermassive Games — the studio behind Until Dawn and Little Nightmares III — has just laid off 36 more employees, marking its second round of layoffs this year.
In this video, we break down what happened, how it impacts Little Nightmares III (which is still on track for October 10, 2025), and why this trend of layoffs is getting out of hand.
🎮 Directive 8020 has been delayed to 2026, and while Little Nightmares III development is reportedly unaffected, these job losses are a stark reminder of how unstable the game dev world has become — even when projects are progressing.
🔊 We stand with the devs. Enough is enough.
Drop your thoughts in the comments — how do YOU feel about the ongoing layoffs in the gaming industry?
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📰 Sources include: Windows Central, PC Gamer, XboxEra
🎮 Little Nightmares III Release: October 10, 2025
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