Eidos Montreal, developers of the most recent two Deus Ex entries, have laid off 124 staff. At the same time, they’ve announced that they’re “parting ways” with veteran studio head David Anfossi, who’d been in that post for just under 13 years.
“The reduction in workforce affecting 124 employees is a result of changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams,” Eidos wrote in a LinkedIn post. “Today is a difficult day for our studio and reflects the need to adapt and concentrate efforts where Eidos-Montréal can be most effective.” They added that “supporting those impacted with care and respect remains [their] priority, while ensuring continuity for the teams moving forward.”
Among the devs who’ve posted that they’ve been affected so far are principal character animator Mikael Lacroix, senior AI designer Victor Leblanc, gameplay programmer Theau Riffaut, and junior technical animator Nicolas Fusco.
Meanwhile, some developers who’re still at the studio have posted that their teams or projects have seen cuts. “Incredibly sad day here at Eidos,” wrote producer Julie Rotharmel. “While I am still here, my project was affected, and in turn, many of my amazing colleagues were let go. If any studios are hiring, please consider one of our Eidossians.”
As for Anfossi, Eidos’ post said the two sides are “parting ways”, leaving the exact nature of his departure pretty murky. “A transition plan is underway, and further updates will be shared as new leadership is finalised,” the post added. Anfossi had been the studio’s head since 2013, having previously worked as a producer on 2011’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
Eidos Montreal previously laid off 75 people in April last year, announcing that the cuts came “as one of our mandates is coming to an end”. The studio’s most recent work – at least in terms of what’s been reported – is support development on Playground Games’ Fable reboot and Obsidian’s Grounded 2, following the reported cancellation of a new Deus Ex entry back in 2024.
Solidary to everyone affected by these layoffs.
