Bithell Games, known for its renowned titles such as Thomas Was Alone, John Wick Hex, and Tron: Catalyst, has announced significant layoffs affecting “the majority” of its full-time workforce.

In a recent social media post, founder Mike Bithell shared that the studio has been unable to secure a new major project, which has resulted in the elimination of eleven positions. “This represents most of our full-time team,” he stated.

He further explained that leading up to the launch of their latest game, it became evident that they were facing the same funding difficulties as many other game development studios looking for investors in 2024 and 2025. Fortunately, he noted, they were able to communicate these issues in advance and worked with those affected to make the transition as smooth as possible, including providing severance packages.

Bithell emphasized the high caliber of the team, stating, “This was an exceptional group of talented individuals. If you’re hiring, any of those affected would make a valuable addition to your studio. Please feel free to reach out if we can assist in connecting you with them.”

He reassured fans that this development will not impact the availability or ongoing support of the studio’s current self-published titles. “We are extremely thankful for our audience and hope that interest in our work continues with the individual team members as they move on to new opportunities,” he added.

Bithell reflected on the studio’s identity, stating, “Bithell Games has always been defined and enriched by our people. Today, we feel a significant loss.”

The gaming industry continues to face challenges, with thousands of employees losing their jobs across both large publishers and smaller developers in recent years. In July, Microsoft announced layoffs affecting over 9,000 employees, with additional job losses occurring at companies such as The Chinese Room and Supermassive Games.