Konami has announced an upcoming patch for Metal Gear Solid Delta to fix specific bugs and crashes, but it does not address ongoing performance problems on PS5 and PS5 Pro, which suffer from low resolution and unstable frame rates. The developer, Virtuos, previously struggled with performance updates on other titles, leading to low expectations for a quick fix.
Virtuos, a game development company involved in projects like Oblivion Remastered, is planning to lay off approximately 270-300 staff across Asia and Europe due to industry structural shifts, with efforts to support affected employees. Despite the layoffs, Virtuos remains committed to ongoing projects such as Oblivion Remastered, Cyberpunk 2077, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered and other major titles, is reportedly laying off 7% of its staff (around 300 employees) across multiple regions due to financial strains from over-investment in Oblivion and a freeze on raises and bonuses, with protests and concerns about future capacity. The industry continues to face widespread layoffs, exemplified by recent cuts at Microsoft.
Virtuos, a game development studio known for Oblivion Remastered and supporting major titles like Cyberpunk 2077, is laying off around 300 employees, primarily in China and France, reflecting broader industry challenges despite its diverse portfolio.,
Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered and other major game projects, is reportedly laying off about 300 employees, mainly in China, despite recent successes like the Oblivion remaster and ongoing work on Cyberpunk 2077 updates, highlighting ongoing industry layoffs despite profitable game releases.
Virtuos, involved in many Switch ports, suggests that Switch 2's GPU performance is slightly below Xbox Series S but supports DLSS, making it comparable overall, while its CPU is closer to PS4. The console's tech features, like VRR support in the dock, are also discussed, with implications for game porting and performance.
Virtuos developers express optimism about the Nintendo Switch 2's success, highlighting its improved build quality, innovative controller features, and software enhancements like a revamped eShop. They note the console's performance closer to the Xbox Series S in GPU capabilities and discuss the strategic use of features like DLSS and hardware ray tracing. The developers emphasize the importance of leveraging the Switch 2's unique controller functions and social features like GameChat to maximize gaming experiences. Overall, they believe the Switch 2 will surpass its predecessor and redefine portable gaming.
The long-rumored Until Dawn remake, developed by Virtuos, was officially shown at the State of Play and is set to release on PS5 and PC in 2025. A former employee's LinkedIn profile confirms the remake's development since 2020 and Virtuos' involvement in handling both the PC and console ports. The studio is also assisting in the development of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of MGS3.
A former employee of Virtuos, the studio co-developing the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, claimed in a now-deleted Reddit post that Virtuos is also working on a remake or remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. The user stated that the project, codenamed 'Altar', will utilize a 'pairing system' combining Unreal Engine 5 and the Oblivion engine. The game is expected to be released by the end of 2024 or early 2025, depending on whether it's a remake or a remaster. Virtuos is reportedly working on four other projects, including a Monster Hunter and Shadow of the Colossus-inspired game, an expansion for Amazon MMO New World, and a narrative climbing game codenamed Ominous.