Eidos-Montréal has laid off roughly 124 employees and cancelled an unannounced open-world game tentatively titled Wildlands, according to a report by Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson. Studio head David Anfossi is also leaving the Embracer-owned studio. The project, in development since early 2019, had consumed significant resources.
Eidos-Montréal, owned by Embracer Group, announced layoffs affecting about 124 staff members this week. The cuts coincide with the cancellation of Wildlands, a third-person open-world action-adventure game that had been under development for seven years. Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson reported on March 31 that the project diverted resources from other efforts, including a previously cancelled Deus Ex title in January 2024 and a Legacy of Kain reboot axed after Embracer's acquisition of the studio. The studio has also contributed to Xbox titles like Grounded 2 and Fable in recent years, but has not released a self-led game since Guardians of the Galaxy in 2021. Sources cited by Henderson described Wildlands as struggling with four different game engines, narrative direction conflicts, and a budget swelling to several hundred million dollars. The game featured a protagonist named River, part of a group called Spiritbounds—teenagers who fend off evil spirits using magical staffs and ride mythical creatures, including a giant mouse-like animal companion for traversal. Henderson noted that footage showed the game was nearly complete and potentially slated for release later this year. Embracer appears to have halted further investment, deeming it unlikely to recoup costs. A December 2025 Insider Gaming report indicated Eidos-Montréal has shifted to an Alien action-adventure game.
