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Techland Confirms Cancellation of Two Games, Reports 130 Million PLN Loss

Techland says no jobs were cut after cancelling two projects, shifting its workforce to prepare for Dying Light: The Beast’s August 22 release.

Overview

  • Techland recorded losses of around 130 million PLN (approximately $37.3 million) after discontinuing two unannounced development projects.
  • The studio has not disclosed the identities of the cancelled titles, though industry watchers suspect one is its 2022 open-world fantasy RPG led by former CD Projekt Red veterans.
  • Company leadership stated that all affected developers were reassigned to other projects and that no layoffs occurred.
  • As a Tencent majority-owned subsidiary, Techland’s production changes reflect a wider industry push to reduce costs under current market pressures.
  • The studio’s immediate focus is on the standalone expansion Dying Light: The Beast, due to launch on August 22, 2025.