Former Dying Light franchise lead joins Bloober Team horror imprint Broken Mirror Games

Tymon Smektala, who previously served as Techland’s franchise director for over 13 years, has announced his departure to join Bloober Team’s horror-focused imprint, Broken Mirror Games, as executive director. In a LinkedIn post, Smektala described his new role as leading the imprint’s creative direction, shaping its portfolio, and collaborating with external studios to expand horror gaming perspectives. His immediate focus includes supporting teams working on in-production titles such as Saw: Genesis and Onyx: The Dark Grip.

Broken Mirror Games operates as a co-development label under Bloober Team, which was established in 2008 and is recognized for titles like Blair Witch, Layers of Fear, and the Silent Hill 2 remake. Since its announcement in 2024, the imprint has released Star Trek: Infection and I Hate This Place. Smektala’s appointment follows nearly four years in his previous role at Techland, where he oversaw the studio’s franchise portfolio.

Smektala’s career at Techland spanned 13 years, during which he contributed to the development of survival horror games including Dead Island (2011) and the Dying Light series, which began in 2015. His most recent project at Techland was the 2025 release Dying Light: The Beast. His transition to Bloober Team marks a shift toward leading horror-focused creative initiatives under the Broken Mirror Games banner.

In his LinkedIn announcement, Smektala extended an invitation to developers, studios, and creators working on horror projects to reach out and share their ideas. He expressed enthusiasm for discovering new talent and innovative horror concepts, signaling an open-door policy for potential collaborations as Broken Mirror Games expands its creative network.