Canadian studio Don’t Nod, the behind Life is Strange and the recently released Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, has conducted layoffs, as confirmed by former employees on LinkedIn.
While exact figures remain unclear, the job cuts follow the studio’s ongoing budget restructuring—initially announced in 2024 due to underwhelming game sales.
Following disappointing performance from Lost Records, Don’t Nod reported a 25% drop in revenue for 2024 and a net loss of €64 million, prompting the need to scale back. This relocation of cuts to Montréal illustrates that the company’s financial troubles are affecting multiple offices, not just its home base in France.
Today’s layoffs at Don’t Nod mark another tough chapter in the struggling developer’s efforts to weather a challenging market. As they aim to regroup and refocus, fans will be watching closely to see how Don’t Nod’s next narrative projects evolve as the company tightens its belt.
