Den of Wolves Developer 10 Chambers Confirms Major Layoffs, Including Co-Founders

Studio Announces Significant Workforce Reduction

10 Chambers, the studio behind the upcoming co-op heist shooter Den of Wolves, has confirmed a significant round of layoffs affecting a large portion of its staff. According to reporting from Video Games Chronicle, the cuts include several co-founders of the Sweden-based studio.

The confirmation comes amid continued turbulence across the global games industry, where studios of all sizes have faced restructuring and workforce reductions over the past two years.

Layoffs Include Leadership Roles

Video Games Chronicle reports that multiple senior figures, including founding members of 10 Chambers, were among those let go. The studio acknowledged the layoffs publicly, describing them as part of a necessary restructuring effort tied to the scale and future direction of its projects.

While the company did not disclose the exact number of employees affected, the report characterized the reductions as substantial. The move marks a notable shift for the studio, which previously expanded its team during development of Den of Wolves.

Development Impact on Den of Wolves

Despite the layoffs, 10 Chambers indicated that development on Den of Wolves will continue. The cooperative heist shooter, first revealed in 2023, has been positioned as a high-concept title blending tactical gameplay with sci-fi themes and large-scale multiplayer missions.

The studio stated that restructuring efforts are intended to streamline operations and align resources more closely with production goals. However, the extent to which timelines or scope may be affected remains unclear.

Industry-Wide Challenges Persist

The layoffs at 10 Chambers reflect broader pressures facing game studios worldwide, including rising development costs, shifting market expectations, and investor caution. Over the past year, numerous publishers and independent studios have reduced staff as part of cost-control strategies.

VGC’s reporting highlights how even studios founded by industry veterans are not immune to financial recalibration during uncertain market conditions.

Looking Forward

10 Chambers has emphasized its commitment to completing Den of Wolves, though the studio acknowledged the difficulty of the decision and the impact on those affected. The layoffs underscore the continued volatility of the gaming industry, even for teams with high-profile projects in development.

As production continues, attention will turn to how the restructuring shapes the future of the studio and its flagship title.