MercurySteam Undertakes Layoffs Amid Revenue Shortfall

Spanish studio MercurySteam, known for Metroid Dread and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, announced a workforce adjustment with an unspecified number of layoffs and pledged to handle the process with care; the move follows Blades of Fire (2025), which underperformed commercially despite decent reviews, and amid prior crunch allegations that staff deny. The company says it will support affected employees and help them find new opportunities as it refocuses its efforts.