Tymon Smektala Joins Broken Mirror Games to Lead Bloober Team Publishing

Tymon Smektala, the veteran developer who led the Dying Light franchise for over a decade, departed from Techland in May 2026 after a 13-year tenure. This follows his time at the company where he most recently served as Franchise Director for the series, as Bloober Team continues to expand its publishing and co-development division, Broken Mirror Games.

Next-Gen Horror and the Switch 2

Broken Mirror Games currently has five projects in active development, ranging from new intellectual properties to established franchises. Among the most prominent is Onyx: The Dark Grip, a supernatural horror title confirmed as a 2027 exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2. The project is being designed specifically for handheld play, utilizing the hardware’s unique interface features. Mechanics reportedly include the use of the touch screen, tilt sensors, and the console’s microphone—requiring players to perform physical actions like blowing into the mic to interact with the game’s atmosphere.

The division is also overseeing the launch of Saw: Genesis, a 3v1 asymmetrical multiplayer game. Developed in collaboration with Anshar Studios and Lionsgate, Saw: Genesis is scheduled to enter Steam Early Access in Fall 2026. The project represents the “co-development” side of Broken Mirror’s mission, blending established horror intellectual property with Bloober Team’s technical infrastructure.

The broader mission for the label remains grounded in psychological tension, balancing studio resources with established reputations for narrative-driven horror. Other projects currently in the pipeline include Layers of Fear 3, which continues one of the studio’s most recognizable internal franchises.

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