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Multiple outlets report that Kwalee laid off the entire Luna Abyss development team shortly after the game launched, and that Kwalee Labs was shut down following the release. Coverage frames the layoffs as a response to the game becoming a casualty of an overcrowded release schedule.

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Key Takeaway Kwalee disbanded the Luna Abyss team and shut down Kwalee Labs soon after launch, highlighting how release timing can derail new titles.
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Kwalee disbanded the Luna Abyss team and shut down Kwalee Labs soon after launch, highlighting how release timing can derail new titles.

Multiple outlets report that Kwalee laid off the entire Luna Abyss development team shortly after the game launched, and that Kwalee Labs was shut down following the release. Coverage frames the layoffs as a response to the game becoming a casualty of an overcrowded release schedule.

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Top 1 signals · Kwalee disbanded the Luna Abyss team and shut down Kwalee
GamesIndustry.biz · 3d ago
Kwalee Labs shut down following launch of Luna Abyss

Broader Luna Abyss coverage

Other Luna Abyss activity — not part of the “Kwalee disbanded the Luna Abyss team and shut down Kwalee” story
Eurogamer · 3d 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
Rock Paper Shotgun · 4d ago
Less than a month after launch, the entire Luna Abyss team has been laid off

Briefing Findings · Kwalee disbanded the Luna Abyss team and shut down Kwalee

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company action Kwalee laid off the entire Luna Abyss development team
studio status Kwalee Labs shut down following launch of Luna Abyss

What to Watch

  • Check if Kwalee releases any follow-up statements about Luna Abyss support and post-launch plans. Eurogamer
  • Monitor future Kwalee announcements for any reassignments or replacement teams tied to Luna Abyss. Eurogamer

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Source-backed brief 2 articles across 2 publications · brief is source backed Show all sources
Eurogamer · 1 article
GamesIndustry.biz · 1 article
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Rock Paper Shotgun · 1 article

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gamesindustry.biz

Kwalee Labs shut down following launch of Luna Abyss

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

3d ago News by Jon Hicks Editorial Director
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."

4d ago News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor
destructoid.com

Luna Abyss review - Bullet hell in exploration heaven

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