Robert Henrysson, Supermassive Games'ten ayrılacağını duyurdu.

Last month, Supermassive Games released their new project set in the Dark Pictures franchise—Directive 8020, which takes players into a space-themed setting. However, the gameplay stayed true to the style of their previous titles. Directive 8020 received quite mixed reviews from both players and critics, and this likely influenced the changes the studio decided to implement.

On his LinkedIn account, Robert Henrysson, the CEO of Supermassive Games, announced his departure from the position he held for just under three years. Henrysson joined Nordisk Games in August 2022—a company that had acquired Supermassive Games earlier that same year—and in January 2024, he became the CEO of its gaming division. You can check out Robert Henrysson’s official statement regarding his departure below:

Today marks the end of a very rewarding chapter of my professional life, as I prepare to depart from Nordisk Games, and as the CEO of Supermassive Games Ltd.

It’s been a fantastic time. During my years as Chairman – and later as interim CEO – for Avalanche Studios Group – we saw the studio’s revenue and profit triple. As the CEO of Supermassive Games, I was honoured to guide the studio through intense industry change, broadening its client base and establishing a culture of consistent quality across all aspects of the game development process.

Leading a studio is never a one-man job — it is the entire team's effort. Our commitment to continuous improvement was, and continues to be, central to everything we do. To everyone at Supermassive Games, I am so grateful for everything I’ve learnt and experienced with all of you. You are the greatest storytelling game studio on earth, you rock! And I wish you all the best in the future.

Away from Nordisk Games, I will now enjoy the summer with my wonderful family and give a little more attention to my own small portfolio of investments. But fundamentally I love the games industry and the people in it, so I’ll be open to taking on selected advisory roles and exploring what comes next.

I am very grateful for my time in the Nordisk Film family and want to thank Allan Mathson Hansen for his trust in me. The core values of Nordisk Film and Egmont were a large part of why I chose to join the group, and they remain a unique force in the entertainment industry.

See you at gamescom!

Nordisk Games also confirmed Robert Henrysson's departure from his position on their LinkedIn, and so far, no replacement has been announced. Hopefully, this change won’t affect the future development of Supermassive Games and their potential new projects.

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Directive 8020 is available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.