UPDATE 4/10/24: The founder and CEO of Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded studio XR Games has commented on yesterday’s report of mass layoffs at the company, and confirmed the company is set to cut jobs.
At the same time, XR Games’ statement to Eurogamer also confirms the studio’s in-progress titles Zombie Army VR and Starship Troopers: Continuum will still be released.
“I’m heartbroken that we’re going to be losing some of our incredibly dedicated, talented and valued colleagues,” XR Games boss Bobby Thandi told Eurogamer. “We’ve spent many months carefully exploring alternative solutions in the face of a challenging VR gaming market and a tough broader gaming landscape, and this is one of the hardest business decisions we’ve faced.
“Our priority during and after this consultation process is to treat all team members with the utmost respect and care. We are committed to helping those affected by this through outplacement support, such as CV clinics, portfolio advice, interview preparation and practice, and signposting available jobs in the industry. We also have mental health support available for our staff.