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Virtuos Confirms 7% Staff Reduction Across Asia and Europe

Separating around 270 roles globally, the studio attributes reductions to structural industry shifts coupled with lower team occupancy.

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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was co-produced by Virtuos and Bethesda Game Studios.
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Overview

  • Virtuos officially confirmed cuts amounting to roughly 7% of its global workforce, representing about 270 to 300 positions.
  • The layoffs are concentrated in Asia with around 200 roles and in Europe with approximately 70 roles, including fewer than ten positions in France.
  • The studio attributes the restructure to structural shifts in industry demand and lower occupancy in key teams and is providing separation packages, career transition assistance, and redeployment options.
  • Virtuos said it remains fully committed to its co-development partnerships on high-profile projects such as Oblivion Remastered, Cyberpunk 2077 updates, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
  • Reports that Virtuos received no royalties from Oblivion Remastered’s success and mandated generative AI training have spurred protests at its Lyon studio.