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Virtuos Helped Make One of the Year's Best-Selling Video Games. Now, 300 of Its Workers May Be Out of a Job

CHINA AND FRANCE, JUL 16 – Virtuos is cutting about 7% of its 4,200 staff, mainly in China and Europe, to realign resources amid weaker demand and a shift toward larger franchise projects.

  • Recently, Virtuos confirmed it is laying off 300 jobs across its offices in Asia, Europe and the United States, affecting 7%.
  • Amid slower demand, Virtuos, a company spokesperson said, is rebalancing roles due to lower occupancy and industry shifts.
  • Virtuos detailed 200 roles were eliminated in Asia, 70 in Europe and fewer than 10 in France, according to Gauthier Andres, who reported sources said, attributing the figures to him.
  • Amid the layoffs, employees at Virtuos Lyon reported distrust towards management, reflecting growing unrest and operational concerns.
  • Despite the layoffs, Virtuos will continue supporting Metal Gear Solid Delta, highlighting ongoing project commitments even as the industry faces structural shifts.
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The company specializing in subcontracting for renowned publishers has formalized the dismissal of 270 employees, some 10 of whom in France.

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Kotaku broke the news in on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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