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Multiple outlets report that developer Kwalee/ Kwalee Labs shut down and laid off the entire Luna Abyss development team shortly after the game’s launch. The coverage frames it as an overlooked bullet-hell that was pushed out amid an overcrowded release schedule.

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Key Takeaway Luna Abyss’ developer, Kwalee, reportedly shut down and laid off the full team less than a month after launch.
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Luna Abyss’ developer, Kwalee, reportedly shut down and laid off the full team less than a month after launch.

Multiple outlets report that developer Kwalee/ Kwalee Labs shut down and laid off the entire Luna Abyss development team shortly after the game’s launch. The coverage frames it as an overlooked bullet-hell that was pushed out amid an overcrowded release schedule.

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Top 2 signals · Luna Abyss’ developer, Kwalee, reportedly shut down and
Rock Paper Shotgun · 3d ago
Less than a month after launch, the entire Luna Abyss team has been laid off
GamesIndustry.biz · 2d ago
Kwalee Labs shut down following launch of Luna Abyss

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Eurogamer · 2d ago
Kwalee lays off the entire Luna Abyss development team as one of this year's overlooked bullet-hell games falls victim to an overcrowded release schedule

Briefing Findings · Luna Abyss’ developer, Kwalee, reportedly shut down and

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Company action Kwalee laid off the entire Luna Abyss development team
Timing after launch Laid off less than a month after launch
Studio status Kwalee Labs shut down following launch of Luna Abyss

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rockpapershotgun.com

Less than a month after launch, the entire Luna Abyss team has been laid off

"Whilst we faced many challenges along the way, it has been the highlight of our careers."

3d ago News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor
gamesindustry.biz

Kwalee Labs shut down following launch of Luna Abyss

Studio formerly known as Bonsai Collective had been acquired from administration in 2025

2d ago News by Jon Hicks Editorial Director
destructoid.com

Luna Abyss review - Bullet hell in exploration heaven

Another banger for fans of sci-fi megastructures.

29d ago Gamers Group

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