PowerWash Simulator devs FuturLab laid off staff and cancelled an unrevealed project earlier this year, but certainly kept quiet about it
It's another one of those layoff days, unfortunately. This time the studio in question is PowerWash Simulator developer FuturLab, who have laid off seven staff members with little fanfare after cancelling a project that has been in development for several years. Read more
PowerWash Simulator creator FuturLab has recently announced the layoffs of seven employees, following the cancellation of an unrevealed project that had been in development for several years. The studio's CEO, Kirsty Rigden, disclosed this decision in June 2026, revealing that the project had begun two to three years prior. According to sources, the affected staff were left unsure of their next steps, with work assignments halted for several weeks and managers unaware of the impending departures.
A subsequent company meeting saw COO Chris Mehers inform the team that the company would undergo a redundancy process. However, at a later meeting, staff were advised to refer to the affected individuals as "the leavers" rather than "the redundant." Despite assurances from Rigden that the layoffs were solely due to the cancelled project, FuturLab maintains a commitment to PowerWash Simulator 2 and is exploring new ideas for future games.
The studio expressed regret over the departure of talented staff who had been with the company for an extended period, emphasizing that this decision was not made lightly and aimed to safeguard FuturLab's future.
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