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News coverage of Luna Abyss is focused on sudden post-launch layoffs, with multiple outlets reporting that developer Kwalee laid off the entire Luna Abyss team shortly after release. The shutdown/lack-of-longevity angle is framed as the game being squeezed by an overcrowded release schedule.

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Key Takeaway Kwalee reportedly laid off the entire Luna Abyss team less than a month after launch, and the company shut down following the game’s release.
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Kwalee reportedly laid off the entire Luna Abyss team less than a month after launch, and the company shut down following the game’s release.

News coverage of Luna Abyss is focused on sudden post-launch layoffs, with multiple outlets reporting that developer Kwalee laid off the entire Luna Abyss team shortly after release. The shutdown/lack-of-longevity angle is framed as the game being squeezed by an overcrowded release schedule.

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  • ● Overcrowded release schedule — Kwalee lays off the entire Luna Abyss development team as one of this year's overlooked bullet-hell games falls victim to an overcrowded rel Eurogamer

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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
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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publisher/dev Kwalee (Kwalee Labs)
reported action Entire Luna Abyss development team laid off
studio status Kwalee Labs shut down following Luna Abyss launch

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  • Check ongoing coverage from Eurogamer and Rock Paper Shotgun for any follow-up statements from Kwalee. Eurogamer
  • Follow GamesIndustry.biz updates for any additional reporting on Kwalee Labs’ shutdown timeline and repercussions. GamesIndustry.biz

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  • Kwalee Labs shut down following launch of Luna Abyss GamesIndustry.biz
  • 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 Eurogamer
  • Less than a month after launch, the entire Luna Abyss team has been laid off Rock Paper Shotgun
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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."

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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
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