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Metroid Dread Studio MercurySteam Announces Layoffs

The cuts reflect industry-wide downsizing following the studio’s recent sales struggles.

Overview

  • MercurySteam said in a LinkedIn post it is starting a “workforce adjustment process” that includes layoffs.
  • The studio did not disclose how many roles are affected and asked hiring teams to email [email protected] to consider displaced staff.
  • The decision follows Blades of Fire, released in 2025, which earned decent reviews but fell short of sales goals.
  • The studio faced accusations of crunch and harassment last fall, with some employees disputing those claims.
  • The layoffs join a wider wave of job cuts across the video game sector reported over the past year.