Virtuos Faces Mass Layoffs Amid Oblivion Remastered Success
Recent reports indicate that Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is undergoing significant layoffs, with 300 employees at risk. Despite their contributions to high-profile projects, including Dark Souls Remastered, this situation highlights the vulnerability of co-development studios in today's market. > "A contract without royalties" leaves many developers feeling exploited, as they work on showcase projects without financial security. - The industry is feeling the pinch, with layoffs even at successful companies like Microsoft. - This trend raises questions about the sustainability of such contracts and the future of the gaming workforce. With Oblivion being a best-seller, it's ironic that the studio's success might not translate to stability for its workers.