Tripwire Interactive, the studio behind Killing Floor 3, is laying off 36 people. The studio announced the cuts on X on November 9, 2026, calling it "not an easy decision, but unfortunately a necessary one for the organization." Work on Killing Floor 3 continues, and Maneater 2 is still in development.
Tripwire layoffs at a glance
| Jobs cut | 36 |
| Announced | November 9, 2026, on Tripwire's X account |
| Reason given | Restructuring; no detailed reason |
| Killing Floor 3 | Work continues |
| Maneater 2 | Still in development, planned for 2027, no release date |
| Earlier cuts | Tripwire also cut jobs in March 2026 |
| Owner | Embracer Group |
What happens to Killing Floor 3?
Tripwire says work on Killing Floor 3 continues. The co-op horror shooter launched on July 24, 2025, on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and still gets updates. The studio also says its publishing label, Tripwire Presents, remains a priority alongside its own games.
What about Maneater 2?
Maneater 2, the sequel to the 2020 shark action game, is still in development and planned for 2027, with no exact release date. Tripwire hasn't said whether the layoffs will change its schedule.
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Second round of cuts this year
This is Tripwire's second round of layoffs in 2026, after job cuts in March. Tripwire is owned by Embracer Group, which has been cutting costs and closing or selling studios for several years. It's one more studio hit in a hard year for game industry jobs.
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FAQ
How many people did Tripwire lay off?
36, announced on November 9, 2026.
Is Killing Floor 3 shutting down?
No. Tripwire says work on Killing Floor 3 continues.
Is Maneater 2 cancelled?
No. It's still in development and planned for 2027.
Sources
- Insider Gaming: Tripwire Interactive announces layoffs insider-gaming.com
- Noisy Pixel: Tripwire Interactive lays off 36 more employees noisypixel.net
- TechRaptor: Tripwire Interactive hit by layoffs techraptor.net
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