Behaviour Interactive, the Canadian video game studio behind Dead by Daylight, has reportedly trimmed its workforce in 2026. (Game Developer)
“A portion of Behaviour Interactive’s business has traditionally focused on external development partnerships. In recent months, demand for mobile and casual external development projects has declined,” a spokesperson said in a statement.
“[These] decisions are never easy, and we are grateful for the contributions of the affected employees, who have helped shape Behaviour and support our partners over the years.”
According to LinkedIn, the company currently employs more than 1,000 people in Canada.
This page explains:
- What’s happening with layoffs at Behaviour Interactive
- Whether a layoff at Behaviour Interactive is permanent
- How much severance Canadian employees at Behaviour Interactive may be owed
- What to do before signing a severance offer
Important: This guide applies to non-unionized employees at Behaviour Interactive, which is a provincially regulated employer. If you’re unionized, only your union can represent you.
Is a Layoff at Behaviour Interactive Temporary or Permanent?
For non-unionized at employees Behaviour Interactive, a layoff is almost always treated as a termination without cause, even if the following language is used:
- “Restructuring”
- “Reorganization”
- “Transformation”
- “Temporary layoff”
Unless your employment contract explicitly allows for Behaviour Interactive to temporarily lay you off, the company can’t...
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