Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun studio announces major layoffs, then quickly deletes the announcement
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β’Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:31:12 +0000
π° What Happened
Auroch Digital, the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, posted on LinkedIn that it was restructuring and would cut around a quarter of its staff. The post said the same market conditions hitting other developers had now reached the studio. Then the post was deleted. No copy remains except reports from GamesIndustry and other outlets.
At least two Auroch employees have also spoken publicly about receiving redundancy notices, so the cuts appear real.
π The Backstory
The cuts come after a good run. Boltgun launched in 2023 and scored 85% in PC Gamer's review. Its sequel, Boltgun 2, holds an "overwhelmingly positive" rating on Steam. The studio also made Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War and has Warhammer Survivors due on November 10.
Less than a year ago Auroch was bought by Roundtable Interactive, in a deal backed by EMK Capital. PC Gamer says the studio has not replied to a request for comment.
π― Why It Matters
Studios are cutting jobs even when their games sell well and review well. That means the people who make the games you enjoy can lose work no matter how good the results are.
Auroch Digital, the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, posted on LinkedIn that it was restructuring and would cut around a quarter of its staff. The post said the same market conditions hitting other developers had now reached the studio. Then the post was deleted. No copy remains except reports from GamesIndustry and other outlets.
At least two Auroch employees have also spoken publicly about receiving redundancy notices, so the cuts appear real.
The cuts come after a good run. Boltgun launched in 2023 and scored 85% in PC Gamer's review. Its sequel, Boltgun 2, holds an "overwhelmingly positive" rating on Steam. The studio also made Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War and has Warhammer Survivors due on November 10.
Less than a year ago Auroch was bought by Roundtable Interactive, in a deal backed by EMK Capital. PC Gamer says the studio has not replied to a request for comment.
Studios are cutting jobs even when their games sell well and review well. That means the people who make the games you enjoy can lose work no matter how good the results are.