Funcom Shuts Down The Outsiders, Studio Behind Metal Hellsinger

David Goldfarb, founder and creative director of Metal Hellsinger, has announced that The Outsiders studio will be closing due to layoffs at parent company Funcom. In a statement, Goldfarb expressed his sadness and gratitude, stating that the team had previously overcome a near-death experience when Darkborn was cancelled, but were unable to do so this time. Despite the closure, Goldfarb expressed his determination to continue on in some new form and has reached out for support. The layoffs are part of a larger restructuring effort by Funcom, which has resulted in an estimated 4400 developers losing their jobs in 2025 so far.