Supermassive Games CEO (Directive 8020) Robert Henrysson´has Resigned
, by Thibaut
A little over a month after the very mixed reception of Directive 8020, the CEO of Supermassive Games has resigned from his position.
Robert Henrysson had held this role since January 2024. Prior to that, he led Avalanche Studios (Just Cause) from 2017 to 2024. During his tenure at Supermassive, his team released titles such as The Casting of Frank Stone, Little Nightmares 3, and Directive 8020. Unfortunately, these three titles were not successful.
Henrysson posted a message on LinkedIn.
"Today marks the end of a very rewarding chapter of my professional life, as I prepare to depart from Nordisk Games, and as the CEO of Supermassive Games Ltd.
It’s been a fantastic time. During my years as Chairman – and later as interim CEO – for Avalanche Studios Group – we saw the studio’s revenue and profit triple. As the CEO of Supermassive Games, I was honoured to guide the studio through intense industry change, broadening its client base and establishing a culture of consistent quality across all aspects of the game development process.
Leading a studio is never a one-man job — it is the entire team's effort. Our commitment to continuous improvement was, and continues to be, central to everything we do. To everyone at Supermassive Games, I am so grateful for everything I’ve learnt and experienced with all of you. You are the greatest storytelling game studio on earth, you rock! And I wish you all the best in the future.
Away from Nordisk Games, I will now enjoy the summer with my wonderful family and give a little more attention to my own small portfolio of investments. But fundamentally I love the games industry and the people in it, so I’ll be open to taking on selected advisory roles and exploring what comes next."
Source: linkedin.com