MercurySteam lays off staff, offers hiring help

MercurySteam, the developer of Metroid Dread, announced it has made layoffs and offered assistance to help affected employees find new positions. The studio invited companies and other studios to reach out to [email protected] to discuss openings.

In a statement the company wrote the redundancies were “a difficult and painful situation” and pledged to “do everything we can” to support those who lost their jobs. The studio expressed gratitude for the work of departing staff and committed to helping them connect with potential employers.

MercurySteam noted the reductions occur within production cycles common to the video game industry but recognized the personal impact on employees. The company asked firms seeking experienced developers to contact the provided email so it can attempt to place affected professionals.

The studio included a message of thanks to departing employees: “We want to express our deepest respect, gratitude, and support for the people affected, whose talent, effort, and commitment have been an important part of the studio’s history.” The statement reiterated the difficulty of the situation while describing the layoffs as part of normal production rhythms.

The announcement did not specify how many employees were let go, which teams were affected, or whether the layoffs are permanent or temporary. The studio also did not provide a timeline for its hiring assistance or list the types of roles it expects to help fill.

MercurySteam is best known for developing Metroid Dread. The announcement follows a wider pattern of workforce reductions across the video game industry as companies adjust staff levels to match project needs. Companies interested in hiring former MercurySteam employees were directed to contact [email protected].