Deus Ex Developer Eidos Montréal Announces Mass Job Cuts and Studio Head Departure

Eidos Montréal, the developer behind the modern Deus Ex games and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, has announced another round of layoffs affecting 124 employees, alongside the departure of studio head, David Anfossi. ^[2]

The news comes as a shock to the gaming community, as Eidos Montréal has been a prominent developer in the industry. The studio has been working on several high-profile projects, including Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

According to a statement released by the studio, the layoffs are a result of a 'strategic realignment' of the company's resources. The statement reads: 'We are constantly evaluating our business and making adjustments to ensure we are best positioned for success in the ever-changing gaming landscape.'

The departure of David Anfossi, the studio head, is also a significant blow to the company. Anfossi has been instrumental in shaping the direction of Eidos Montréal and has been a key figure in the development of several successful games.

The news of the layoffs and Anfossi's departure has sent shockwaves through the gaming community, with many fans expressing their disappointment and concern for the future of the studio.

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