Still Wakes the Deep Dev The Chinese Room Announces Independence and 2 New Projects

In June 2025, it was confirmed that The Chinese Room had undergone layoffs as part of Sumo Digital’s corporate reorganization strategy. This reduction in workforce affected at least nine employees, causing speculation about the release date of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, a game that had already faced several delays. Despite assurances that development was continuing smoothly for Bloodlines 2, this move raised concerns within the studio, which has recently severed ties with its parent company to gain more autonomy and creative control.



