Tripwire Interactive Confirm Second Round of Layoffs

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Kat Morton

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Tripwire Interactive have announced that 36 employees will be laid off as part of an unspecified ‘workforce reduction’. The studio revealed the news via a post on social media entitled ‘An Update on Our Studio’ which you can see below.

An Update on Our Studio https://t.co/A95lpfkpfD

— Tripwire Interactive (@TripwireInt) November 9, 2026

This will be the second round of layoffs affecting the studio this year, after 23 members of staff were cut from the team back in March. The total number of employees affected this year is now 59, with no specific reason given for either round of cuts.

The statement from Tripwire affirms that the studio will continue to focus on their upcoming title, Maneater 2, which was announced in September’s PlayStation State of Play and is due to launch in 2027. They will also continue to provide ongoing support for Killing Floor 3, which released last year. The full statement from Tripwire reads as follows:

“Today we share difficult news: Tripwire has undergone a workforce reduction, affecting 36 talented people across our studio. This was certainly not an easy decision, but unfortunately a necessary one for the organization.

We recognize the contributions of each of these affected colleagues and extend our sincere gratitude for their efforts and the impact they made here. These are truly great people who are exceptional at their roles, and we will help support these individuals with compassion and dignity during this transition.

Our team is focused on our internal projects, including active development of Maneater 2, ongoing work on Killing Floor 3 and publishing efforts under the Tripwire Presents label. We are continuing to give the best support possible to all of our games and remain committed to our awesome community. We’re grateful to our players and partners for sticking with us. Thank you for your continued support, it is deeply appreciated.”

Tripwire Interactive have recently confirmed that they will be extending their publishing arm with a new venture, Tripwire Presents, to support indie developers to bring their games to a wider audience.

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