GTFO developer 10 Chambers has confirmed a large number of layoffs as part of a significant restructuring.
Several staff members began sharing news of the restructuring on their LinkedIn profiles. Even Hjalmar Vikström, co-founder and former chief development officer, announced that he was entering a new chapter in his career, one in which he will focus on developing smaller, independent games and prioritizing his health.
10 Chambers Remains Focused on Den of Wolves
The studio then confirmed in a statement to Game Developer that a large number of individuals were “impacted” by the restructuring. In their statement, they stated this move is to ultimately ensure that the upcoming Den of Wolves game becomes what it “deserves to be.”
“We remain focused on the vision of Den of Wolves. Ulf Andersson and Simon Viklund remain fully committed to the game and to leading the studio forward. When we have more concrete news to share, we’ll do it through our official channels,” they stated.
The studio was formed in 2015 by former Payday designers. Den of Wolves is to be the return to the heist genre for many on the team. In 2025, they announced plans to develop a documentary video series. Titled “Do the Game,” the documentary will explore the behind-the-scenes development of Den of Wolves.
Mass Layoffs Continue in Gaming
Unfortunately, discussions of major layoffs and restructuring are becoming far too common in gaming. Less than a month after the release of Highguard, Wildlight Entertainment announced it was downsizing the development team of that game. Riot Games recently shared a similar announcement concerning the 2XKO fighting game.
Ubisoft is perhaps the most well-known studio undergoing a restructuring. A decision that has resulted in several games being canceled. Learn more about the canceled titles here.
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Is this game ever going to actually come out? I was really excited when I first heard about it… I was unfortunately really let realizing this game is mosdt likely never going to actually make it over the finish line 🙁