Eidos Montréal layoffs affecting 124 employees were announced today, along with the departure of longtime Head of Studio David Anfossi.
The studio shared the news today via LinkedIn, citing the need to adapt to evolving project requirements and their impact on production and support teams. A leadership transition plan is currently underway, with further details to be shared once new leadership is finalized.
Official Statement from Eidos-Montréal
The studio provided the following message regarding the workforce reduction and leadership changes:
Eidos Montreal is announcing a reduction in its workforce and the departure of Head of Studio, David Anfossi.
The reduction in workforce affecting 124 employees is a result of changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams. Today is a difficult day for our studio and reflects the need to adapt and concentrate efforts where Eidos Montreal can be most effective.
We are deeply grateful to the team members impacted; this decision is not a reflection of their talent, dedication, or performance. Supporting those impacted with care and respect remains our priority and providing continuity for the teams moving forward.
Also, after many years as Head of Studio, David Anfossi and Eidos Montreal are also parting ways. We thank David for his contributions and wish him the best in his future endeavors. A transition plan is underway, and further updates will be shared as new leadership is finalized.
Today, our priority is supporting our colleagues.
Additional Context
Eidos-Montréal is known for Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, and its contributions to the Tomb Raider series. The studio has faced multiple rounds of workforce adjustments in recent years amid broader industry challenges.
