Layoffs Announced by Gaming Leader Virtuos

Alright, so here we go. Let’s dive into this a bit like I’m just chatting with you over a coffee, not a big, fancy writer okay?

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So, here’s the scoop. Virtuos, you know, that big co-development company, is throwing in some layoffs. Yeah, kind of a bummer. This French journalist, Gauthier Andres, tossed the news out there on BlueSky. Said they’re axing about 7% of their crew. That’s, like, 300 people! Yikes.

Anyway—wait, I’m getting ahead of myself. They confirmed it later. It’s mainly hitting their Asian team, about 200 folks, and then, yeah, Europe’s taking a hit too, like 70 people, and France? Less than ten there. Not massive, but still, it stings, right?

So, Virtuos is saying it’s all about meeting those “changing needs” or whatever. I guess game development’s kind of like an evolving beast. Crazy how they’re trying to tighten up and get all high-tech with co-development stuff. Advanced art and creative shenanigans, you know? Sounds fancy, but people are losing jobs, so, hmm.

And the folks who are getting let go? There’s some consolation, I guess. Separation pay, job search help — the works. Not sure how it feels when you’re caught in the middle, though. Just a thought.

Oh, and by the way, remember Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered? Virtuos was behind that one. Did it earlier this year. They’re also tackling Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater next. And let’s not forget their work on Dune: Awakening and Cyberpunk 2077. Busy bees, right?

This isn’t just a one-off; everyone’s on this rollercoaster. Microsoft, for instance, they’ve been doing rounds of layoffs too. Fourth time in 18 months, can you believe it?

Crazy world we’re in. Who knows what’s next.