Undead Labs Boss Reluctant to Share Layoff Numbers
Undead Labs studio head Philip Holt says he is reluctant to share how many employees were affected when the studio became independent of Xbox.
Undead Labs studio boss Philip Holt has said he is "reluctant to share" the number of employees affected by layoffs at the developer. The studio recently became independent of Xbox.
In a statement reported by GamesIndustry.biz, Holt explained his hesitation: "I would hate to reduce the impact to those individuals to a number or statistic." The exact number of affected staff has not been disclosed.
The layoffs occurred as Undead Labs transitioned to independence from Xbox. Further details about the studio's current status or the circumstances of the layoffs have not been provided.
GamesIndustry.biz published the comments on October 9, 2026. The report does not include additional information about the number of employees or the reasons behind the layoffs.
Frequently asked questions
How many employees were laid off at Undead Labs?
The exact number has not been disclosed. Studio boss Philip Holt said he is reluctant to share it.
Why is Philip Holt reluctant to share the number?
He said, "I would hate to reduce the impact to those individuals to a number or statistic."