The studio XR Games, known for 'Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded,' has laid off most of its employees. - Road to VR
‘Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded’ Studio XR Games Lays Off Majority of Staff
Leeds-based studio XR Games, known for titles like "Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded" and "Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever," has reportedly laid off 86% of its workforce, leaving only 12 employees. This news was shared by former Head of Production, María Fernanda Díez Huerta, who indicated that the significant layoffs go beyond mere restructuring. Affected roles span various departments including art, programming, and game design. The layoffs coincide with ongoing projects like "Zombie Army VR" and "Starship Troopers: Continuum." The situation follows industry-wide cutbacks with other companies like nDreams, Meta’s Ready at Dawn, and Sony’s London Studio also reducing staff. Visit Road to VR for the full story.
Source: https://www.roadtovr.com/hitman-vr-studio-xr-games-layoffs/