Robert Henrysson has announced his resignation as CEO of Supermassive Games, less than two months after the release of the studio's latest title, Directive 8020. He is also stepping down from his position at the game's parent company, Nordisk Games.
In a statement shared on LinkedIn, Henrysson reflected on his tenure, noting his honor in guiding the studio through significant industry shifts. He highlighted the broadening of Supermassive's client base and the establishment of a consistent quality in its development process. Henrysson credited the entire team for the studio's efforts and expressed gratitude for his experiences, calling Supermassive "the greatest storytelling game studio on earth."
Nordisk Games acknowledged Henrysson's contributions, particularly his operational role in supporting portfolio companies through periods of change, including serving as interim CEO of Avalanche Studios Group. At Supermassive, he was tasked with leading the studio through the successful launch of Directive 8020. During his time, he restructured the leadership team, refined the studio's strategy, and oversaw the completion and release of the game, which is the latest entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology series.
Directive 8020 has received a mixed user reviews on Steam. However, Nordisk praised the game for achieving the series' strongest critical reception to date, attributing this success to the team's commitment and Henrysson's leadership.
Henrysson's departure follows two rounds of layoffs at Supermassive. The first occurred in February 2024, shortly after he took over from founders Pete and Joe Samuels, and the second in July 2025. These layoffs occurred within a broader context of significant job reductions across the games industry in recent years.
Looking ahead, Henrysson plans to spend the summer with his family. He expressed a continued passion for the games industry and indicated openness to select advisory roles and exploring future opportunities.