Kwalee Labs has laid off the entire development team behind its recently released title Luna Abyss. The decision follows shortly after the game launched on PC and consoles earlier this month.
CEO Hollie Emery announces layoffs of nine staff members just weeks after the game hit stores.
CEO Hollie Emery shared the news via LinkedIn, confirming that nine staff members were let go from the project. The studio did not specify which roles were affected or provide further details about the internal review process.
Luna Abyss hit stores on May 21, 2026, marking a fresh release for the developer just weeks before restructuring. Emery stated the cuts occurred completely outside of their control, though she offered no additional context regarding the reasons behind the shutdown.
The layoffs represent a significant operational shift for Kwalee Labs following the global launch of Luna Abyss. The company has not released further details about future development plans or the status of ongoing projects.
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