Starship Troopers VR Faces Layoffs in Tough Market Conditions

XR Games, the developer behind several virtual reality titles, has recently undergone significant layoffs due to challenges in the VR gaming market. This development raises concerns about the future of their upcoming projects, including the much-anticipated Starship Troopers: Continuum and Zombie Army VR. The company reduced its workforce from 84 to just 12, which has sparked doubts over the successful launch of these games. Despite the troubling situation, XR Games has committed to releasing both titles in 2024. The unfortunate layoffs follow the disappointing reception of their previous title, Hitman 3: VR Reloaded, which suffered from negative reviews. VR as a category appears to be facing broader challenges, with hardware like the PSVR2 struggling to gain traction in the market.

Both games are still set for release in 2024 despite the layoffs at XR Games. The developer has reassured fans of its commitment to support these titles and navigate through the current challenges in the VR gaming landscape.

Starship Troopers: Continuum is based on the popular sci-fi franchise, which originally started with the 1997 film directed by Paul Verhoeven. The film has since garnered a cult following, leading to sequels, animated series, and a resurgence in media adaptations, positioning itself as a notable property within the gaming world as developers look to capitalize on its unique blend of action and satire. Fans are eager to see how XR Games brings the franchise to life in a VR format, particularly with excitement growing around the game's launch on various platforms later this year.