Until Dawn Remake Developer Ballistic Moon Dissolves Amidst Remake Criticism

Ballistic Moon, the UK-based studio responsible for the 2024 remake of the PlayStation horror title Until Dawn, has officially dissolved, according to filings with the UK government. The dissolution comes after a period of reported financial difficulties and follows criticism of the remake itself.

Company Dissolution Details

The studio was dissolved via voluntary strike-off, with paperwork filed on January 21, 2026, and the dissolution finalized on February 3, 2026 . Prior to this, the company filed an application to strike itself off the register in November 2025. Changes were also made to registered office and staff addresses during this period .

Founders’ Next Steps

Duncan Kershaw, owner and director of Ballistic Moon, appears to have started a new, private startup in October 2025 . Neil McEwan, the creative director, had a tenure at Ballistic Moon spanning from April 2019 to July 2025 .

Previous Layoffs and Financial Struggles

Ballistic Moon had already experienced significant layoffs prior to its dissolution. Reports in March 2025 indicated that only the founders and a little number of employees remained . These followed a larger layoff round in September 2024, which saw approximately 40 employees let go .

Background: The Until Dawn Remake

The Until Dawn remake, released in 2024, received mixed reactions. Even as praised for its visual improvements, it was criticized for changes made to the original game, including the soundtrack, lack of a run button, and performance issues , . Some players felt the remake did not justify its full price tag .

Former Affiliations

All three key developers – Kershaw, Lennox-Lamb, and McEwan – previously worked at Supermassive Games, the original developer of Until Dawn and Until Dawn: Rush of Blood .