Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive confirms layoffs
Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive has laid off an undisclosed number of employees.
A company spokesperson told Game Developer the Canadian studio has eliminated some roles with demand for mobile and casual external development projects in decline.
Behaviour has previously worked with notable partners such as NetEase Games, Disney, Nintendo, EA, and Tencent.
"A portion of Behaviour Interactives business has traditionally focused on external development partnerships. In recent months, demand for mobile and casual external development projects has declined," explained a Behaviour representative.
"As we conclude our remaining engagements and do not foresee comparable opportunities in the near term, we have made the decision to part ways with some colleagues. Those decisions are never easy, and we are grateful for the contributions of the affected employees, who have helped shape Behaviour and support our partners over the years."
The news comes less than a month after Behaviour acquired 7 Days to Die developer The Fun Pimps for an undisclosed fee. It also follows the closure of Behaviour subsidiary Midwinter Entertainment in 2024.
As of March 2026, Behaviour employed roughly 1,200 people across its headquarters in Montreal, Canada, and other offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Rotterdam, and the United Kingdom.
The company's flagship Dead by Daylight franchise has amassed over 70 million players globally since launching in 2016.
