Tripwire Interactive, the developer behind Maneater and Killing Floor, has laid off 36 employees in its latest workforce reduction. The announcement comes as the studio continues development on Maneater 2, which is scheduled to launch in 2027. The news was shared through the company's official X account on November 9, 2026, marking its second round of layoffs this year, according to Insider Gaming.

Tripwire Interactive confirmed that affected employees would receive support throughout the transition. The studio did not provide an official reason for the workforce reduction, but described the decision as “not an easy decision, but unfortunately a necessary one for the organization.”

The company previously laid off employees in March 2026. With another 36 positions now affected, the total number of employees laid off by Tripwire Interactive this year has reached 59.

Tripwire Interactive has not reported any impact on Maneater 2's development following the latest layoffs. The studio also confirmed that its ongoing work on Killing Floor 3 and publishing activities under the Tripwire Presents label remain part of its current projects.

In its announcement, the company stated, “Our team is focused on our internal projects including active development of Maneater 2, ongoing work on Killing Floor 3 and publishing efforts under the Tripwire Presents label.”

Maneater 2 is currently scheduled for release in 2027, although an official release date has not been announced.