The hits keep coming to the video game industry, as layoffs strike at yet another storied developer. Today, Eidos Montreal announced that they are laying off 124 employees, and that head of studio David Anfossi will also be departing.
In their announcement, Eidos Montreal states the layoffs are due to "changing project needs", and "impacts across production and support teams." The goal is to focus their efforts where Eidos Montreal can be "most effective". The company elaborated a bit more:
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, while ensuring continuity for the teams moving forward.
Also, after many years as Head of Studio, David Anfossi and Eidos Montréal 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.
Eidos Montreal was founded in 2007, and it's first release was 2011's Deus Ex: Human Revolution, which was a celebrated return to the series. It would go on to work with Crystal Dynamics...
