Tripwire Interactive lays off 36
Tripwire Interactive has laid off 36 employees, marking its second round of staff reductions in 2024, as it refocuses on internal projects including Maneater 2 and Killing Floor 3.
Tripwire Interactive, the developer behind Killing Floor and Maneater, announced the layoff of 36 staff members in a statement shared on Twitter/X. The studio described the decision as difficult but necessary, emphasizing that the affected employees were talented individuals. Tripwire acknowledged the emotional impact of the move while outlining its commitment to supporting those affected with compassion during the transition.
The company stated that remaining employees are now concentrating on internal projects, including the active development of Maneater 2 and ongoing work on Killing Floor 3. Additionally, Tripwire highlighted its publishing efforts under the Tripwire Presents label, which was recently expanded to assist smaller self-published indie developers.
This layoff follows a previous reduction in March, when 23 staff members were let go, making it the second workforce cut within the same year. The studio was founded in 2005 by John Gibson and Alan Wilson, with Gibson stepping down as CEO in 2021 after controversial comments, leading to Wilson’s interim appointment.
Tripwire’s ownership has shifted in recent years, having been acquired by Embracer Group in 2022 via its subsidiary Saber Interactive. In 2024, Embracer sold Saber Interactive for $247 million but retained Tripwire, with former CFO Matthew LoPilato promoted to CEO earlier this year.