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Insider Gaming reports that Eidos Montreal cancelled Wildlands, a 7+ year open-world action-adventure project codenamed P11 that reportedly cost hundreds of millions and changed engines multiple times; the game was near completion with a planned release this year, but Embracer shelved it along with other projects (including a Deus Ex title), following internal budget concerns and layoffs.
Embracer-owned Eidos-Montréal announced 124 layoffs and the departure of studio head David Anfossi, saying the cuts reflect changing project needs. A transition plan is underway and leadership decisions will be announced as finalised, with Anfossi having led the studio for nearly two decades and the broader restructuring impacting the group.
Eidos Montreal confirms 124 layoffs and the departure of veteran studio head David Anfossi, as the studio undergoes leadership restructuring after its 2022 sale to Embracer; the studio hasn’t released a game in years and has canceled several projects, including a new Deus Ex and a Soul Reboot reboot, with a transition plan in place and further leadership updates to come.
Eidos Montreal, the studio behind Deus Ex and Tomb Raider, is laying off 124 employees and parting ways with longtime studio head David Anfossi as part of Embracer Group’s ongoing downsizing. The company cited changing project needs across production and support as the reason for the cuts. Eidos Montreal is reportedly still involved with upcoming Grounded 2 from Obsidian and a reimagined Fable from Playground Games, though the studio’s current projects were not specified in its notice.
Eidos-Montreal laid off 124 employees amid ongoing downsizing and announced that studio head David Anfossi is leaving after 19 years, with a transition plan in progress as leadership changes take shape; the cuts follow prior rounds and reflect shifting project needs.
Insider Gaming reports that Eidos-Montréal canceled a Lord of the Rings title described as card-based with a Telltale-style narrative; concept art and early tests hint at a top-down, Umbar-set adventure with The Prancing Pony, and the studio is now focused on a new Unreal Engine 5 project codenamed P11.
A LinkedIn post surfaced by a profile watcher and Insider Gaming ties Eidos Montreal to an unannounced 'AAAA' game built in Unreal Engine 5, reportedly a new IP codenamed P11 that's been in development since around 2019 with hundreds of millions invested; layoffs at the studio have been linked to the project, and insiders expect a later-year reveal of an open-world, third-person action-adventure title.
The Epic Games Store is currently offering the 2016 sci-fi action RPG Deus Ex: Mankind Divided for free until March 21, along with the surreal puzzle-platformer The Bridge. Players can claim these games with an Epic Games Store account. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, a sequel to Human Revolution, combines first-person shooting, stealth, and role-playing systems, receiving praise as an excellent immersive sim. After March 21, these free games will be replaced by Call of the Wild: The Angler and Invincible Presents: Atom Eve.
The voice actor for Adam Jensen in Deus Ex claims Eidos Montreal asked him to stop discussing the character publicly, indicating a lack of future plans for the franchise. Despite hopes for a third entry in Jensen's story, recent reports suggest that Eidos Montreal cancelled an unannounced Deus Ex game, and the actor has not received official information about the character's future for over seven years. The studio's recent layoffs further contribute to uncertainty surrounding the franchise's future.
Actor Elias Toufexis, known for his role as Adam Jensen in the Deus Ex prequel games, has revealed that the studio, Eidos Montreal, has asked him to stop talking about the character in interviews and podcasts. Despite his portrayal of other characters in recent games and TV shows, Toufexis remains closely associated with Jensen. His comments suggest a strained relationship with the studio, as he claims to have learned about the shelving of a potential Deus Ex sequel and other studio developments through unofficial channels. With the likelihood of another Deus Ex game from Eidos Montreal seeming slim, Toufexis has expressed a readiness to bid farewell to the character, unless another company acquires the franchise.
Eilas Toufexis, the actor behind Adam Jensen in Deus Ex, reveals that Eidos Montreal asked him to limit discussions about the character in public, reflecting the uncertain future of the series amid layoffs and canceled projects in the video game industry. Toufexis expresses disappointment with the lack of official communication from Eidos and shares his hopes for a potential sequel, while also acknowledging the possibility of another studio acquiring the Deus Ex license. Despite the current uncertainty, he remains optimistic about the series' potential return in the future.
Voice actor Elias Toufexis bids farewell to Adam Jensen, expressing hope for the character's return and criticizing the state of the games industry, particularly in light of the reported cancellation of an unannounced Deus Ex sequel and ongoing mass layoffs. Toufexis also revealed the cancellation of another game he was working on and expressed concern about the industry's current state, citing the impact of pandemic-related spending and publisher cutbacks.
Following the cancellation of a new Deus Ex game and layoffs at Eidos Montreal, Elias Toufexis, the actor who portrayed protagonist Adam Jensen, bid farewell to the character in a heartfelt Reddit post. Expressing hope for the franchise's future, Toufexis acknowledged the impact of Jensen on fans and expressed concern over the state of the video game industry, which has seen numerous cancellations and layoffs. The cancellation comes amid financial difficulties for parent company Embracer Group, which acquired Eidos Montreal in 2022.
Eidos Montreal confirms 97 staff layoffs due to Embracer's restructuring, with no mention of the reportedly cancelled Deus Ex project. The studio is supporting affected employees and focusing on creating new games. Embracer's cost-cutting initiative has led to layoffs at Eidos and Crystal Dynamics, impacting their respective franchises. Eidos Montreal's last game was Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, and the studio is now pivoting to develop a new property.
Embracer Group's Eidos Montreal has laid off 97 employees and canceled an unannounced Deus Ex game, citing global economic challenges and company restructuring. This comes after Embracer's acquisition of Eidos Montreal and Crystal Dynamics from Square Enix in 2022. The cancellation leaves fans of the series with an unresolved cliffhanger from the previous game, and adds to the company's pattern of layoffs and studio closures following its buying spree.