XR Games, the VR studio behind Starship Troopers: Continuum and Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded, has announced a significant restructuring, putting 72 employees at risk of redundancy.
Redundancy Notice
Affected employees took to LinkedIn to share the news, with QA Project Lead Tamara Whymark confirming the layoffs: “Multiple redundancies (72 to be exact) are taking place… I want to give support to my colleagues, some of the most talented people I’ve met.”
Recent Challenges
XR Games’ latest release, Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded, received criticism for its quality, prompting the studio to issue a statement acknowledging that the game’s release didn’t meet their “high expectations.” The studio committed to updating and improving the game.
Industry-Wide Trend
XR Games’ layoffs contribute to the growing number of job losses in the gaming industry:
– Nearly 13,000 known positions lost
– Almost 150 companies affected
– Expected further layoffs as the year closes
Background
– XR Games developed Starship Troopers: Continuum and Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded
– Recent release of Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded received criticism
– Studio committed to improving game quality
XR Games, Developer of Hitman 3 VR, Faces Mass Layoffs Amid Restructuring
