Supermassive Video games CEO Robert Henrysson has stepped down from his position.
Henrysson was beforehand chairman of Simply Trigger developer Avalanche Studios between 2017 and 2024, earlier than turning into CEO of Supermassive in January 2024.
Throughout his time as Supermassive CEO the studio launched The Casting of Frank Stone, Little Nightmares 3 and Directive 8020.
Now, in a submit on LinkedIn, Henrysson has introduced that he has stepped down from his position as CEO, and left its mother or father firm Nordisk Video games solely.
“At present marks the top of a really rewarding chapter of my skilled life, as I put together to depart from Nordisk Video games, and because the CEO of Supermassive Video games Ltd,” Henrysson wrote.
“It’s been a unbelievable time. Throughout my years as Chairman – and later as interim CEO – for Avalanche Studios Group – we noticed the studio’s income and revenue triple.
“Because the CEO of Supermassive Video games, I used to be honoured to information the studio by intense business change, broadening its consumer base and establishing a tradition of constant high quality throughout all facets of the sport improvement course of.
“Main a studio is rarely a one-man job – it’s the complete crew’s effort. Our dedication to steady enchancment was, and continues to be, central to the whole lot we do.
“To everybody at Supermassive Video games, I’m so grateful for the whole lot I’ve learnt and skilled with all of you. You’re the best storytelling recreation studio on earth, you rock! And I want you all one of the best sooner or later.
“Away from Nordisk Video games, I’ll now benefit from the summer time with my great household and provides somewhat extra consideration to my very own small portfolio of investments. However essentially I really like the video games business and the folks in it, so I’ll be open to taking up chosen advisory roles and exploring what comes subsequent.”
The studio’s newest recreation, Directive 8020, was the fifth recreation within the Darkish Photos collection of interactive horror video games. Important reception to the sport was mixed-to-positive, with a Metacritic rating at present standing at 72.
