Luna Abyss was released on May 22, 2026, and its developer, Kwalee Labs, closed one month later, laying off all staff.
Luna Abyss, a sci-fi first-person shooter, launched on May 22, 2026, to positive critical reception. The game earned a Metascore of 80 on PC and 81 on PS5, with critics praising its bullet-hell combat, movement, and atmospheric world design, while noting some visual roughness and limited weapon variety. It was released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and supported Game Pass.
One month after launch, Kwalee Labs, the game's developer, closed its doors. CEO Hollie Emery announced the closure on LinkedIn, stating the decision was 'completely outside of our control.' All staff were laid off. The game had earned a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam at the time of the closure.
The studio's closure, coming so soon after a critically praised debut, highlights that strong reviews do not guarantee financial survival in the current game industry. No further updates or support for Luna Abyss have been announced.
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Kwalee Labs, the developer of the well-received sci-fi FPS 'Luna Abyss', has laid off all staff and closed its doors just one month after the game's launch. CEO Hollie Emery announced the closure on LinkedIn, stating the decision was 'completely outside of our control.' The game had earned a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam.
The action-adventure title Luna Abyss, released May 22, 2026, has earned a Metascore of 80 on PC and 81 on PS5. Critics praise its combat, movement, and world design, while noting some visual roughness and limited weapon variety. The game is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and supports Game Pass.