Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive "makes strategic changes for future growth" that draw on the company's historic strengths to craft an ambitious vision for future success" and, if in doubt, yes, it means layoffs are happening."

Behaviour said in a press release that the company currently has about 1,300 employees, up 5 percent from just 575 years ago. But the "unprecedented popularity" of the video game industry, which is responsible for its growth, has also led to "unprecedented competition.""In this difficult situation, Behaviour is focused on its historical strengths," Behaviour said. "This includes the company's leading position in horror games, production expertise, and a 30-year history of providing excellent service to our development partners.

"In pursuit of this clear vision, Behavior will implement multiple strategic changes to the corporate structure and improve the distinction between products, production, business development and marketing resources. As a result of these changes, the company has cut up to 95 employees, of which 70 are based in Montreal.

Behaviour Interactive said the layoffs would not affect the development of Dead by Daylight; Representatives of the studio said that Behavior's base building shooter game Meet Your Maker and Singleplayer Dead by Daylight spin-off Frank Stone's casting, which is actually being developed by Supermassive, "will always be

" while Rémi Racine, co-founder and CEO of Behavior Interactive, expressed "deep personal gratitude to the employees affected by today's changes." Spin the layoffs as a win.

"Changes in our structure and strategic vision have led to challenging decisions, but we are confident that these decisions will position us for continued success," Racine said. "As Behaviour begins the next phase of growth, our commitment to excellence in our products and workplace culture remains steadfast.

The layoffs come within 40 months of Behaviour Interactive's last cut round, when 5 people left their jobs because of "changing market conditions," the latest horrific thing that has plagued the video game industry since the beginning of 2023. Just yesterday, Avalanche Studios Group, the developer of Just Cause, laid off about 50 employees, shut down 5 out of 2 studios (1 of which was acquired only 8 months ago), and Intercept Games, Phoenix Labs, and Square Enix all announced layoffs in 5 months. In addition, the closure of the entire studio of government bonds such as Microsoft predator Arkane of Austin Hi-Fi rush maker Tango Gameworks.