Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater Support Studio Virtuos Confirms Company Restructure Following Layoff Rumours

Virtuos, the studio that is working alongside Konami on Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater and the developer on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, has revealed that it is undergoing a company “restructure,” and as such is laying off a number of staff.

Speaking in a statement to Eurogamer, Virtuos revealed that the job losses impacted about 7% of its workforce “primarily in teams facing lower occupancy and slower demand to structural shifts in the industry.” 200 roles in Asia have been affected by the layoffs, with 70 in Europe also laid off, less than 10 of which were in France “where the core team working on Oblivion Remastered” is located.

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We are grateful for the contributions of those impacted. We are providing separation packages, career transition assistance, and opportunities for redeployment across our global network where possible. The company’s immediate focus is on managing this transition with care, transparency, and respect.

We will continue to invest in global delivery, technical excellence, and creative collaboration, ensuring that Virtuos remains the partner of choice for the world’s leading game creators,” the spokesperson closed. We thank our teams, partners, and peers for their continued support as Virtuos adapts to lead the future of game development.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered was released for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S in April 2025, with Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater pencilled in for an August 28, 2025 launch.

[Source – Eurogamer]