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Virtuos Lays Off 300 Amid Protests and Unpaid Royalties

7/17/2025

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Virtuos, the studio behind The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, is grappling with a significant crisis as it lays off around 300 employees, representing 7% of its workforce. This painful decision, driven by internal challenges and unpaid royalties, has sparked protests among staff and eroded trust in the company's leadership, particularly in its China and France offices.

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Virtuos, the studio behind The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, is grappling with a significant crisis as it lays off around 300 employees, representing 7% of its workforce. This painful decision, driven by internal challenges and unpaid royalties, has sparked protests among staff and eroded trust in the company's leadership, particularly in its China and France offices.