The reductions mark the studio’s second wave of job cuts this year.
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Killing Floor and Maneater creator Tripwire Interactive has terminated 36 employees.
In a message shared on Twitter/X today, the studio stated: “Today we convey challenging news: Tripwire has experienced a workforce contraction, impacting 36 skilled individuals within our studio. This was undoubtedly not a simple choice, but sadly a vital one for the organization.”
Tripwire mentioned that its remaining personnel are concentrating on internal initiatives, such as “the active advancement of Maneater 2, continual efforts on Killing Floor 3, and publishing activities under the Tripwire Presents brand,” expressing its intention to assist those impacted “with empathy and respect during this transition.”
The job cuts arrive just days after Tripwire broadened its publishing operation to aid smaller independent developers. This represents the second instance of layoffs this year, following the dismissal of 23 employees in March.
Tripwire was established in 2005 by John Gibson and Alan Wilson. Gibson resigned as CEO in 2021 after controversial comments regarding abortion, with Wilson stepping in as interim CEO.
In 2022, the company was acquired by the Embracer Group through its previous subsidiary Saber Interactive. Former CFO Matthew LoPilato was elevated to CEO in 2024.
Embracer divested Saber Interactive for $247 million in 2024 but retained Tripwire.
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