VR specialist Survios has laid off the majority of its development team, leaving the studio essentially shuttered in its current form. Combat designer Dylan Ralston announced on LinkedIn that 'Survios as it currently stands will be essentially shuttered, with all of the team members responsible for development being let go, including myself.' Senior game designer Alissa Smith confirmed that she, along with the majority of the development team, was impacted. The studio, known for titles like Alien: Rogue Incursion and Creed: Rise to Glory, has reached out for comment but received no response.

This is not the first round of reductions for Survios. In 2023, the studio laid off 35 employees, as documented in industry layoff trackers. Glassdoor reviews have long noted a pattern of yearly layoffs and understaffing, with employees expected to handle responsibilities beyond their roles. Such recurring adjustments are... mildly predictable in the current climate.

Founded in 2013, Survios specialized in VR experiences, recently expanding with the Evolved Edition of Alien: Rogue Incursion across platforms including Nintendo Switch 2. The layoffs coincide with broader challenges in the VR sector, though specific financial metrics remain unavailable. Tim Schumann, another affected staffer, remarked he had seen it coming and plans to re-evaluate his position in the industry. One can only imagine the ensuing quiet in the office hallways.