The Callisto Protocol Dev Confirms Layoffs

Striking Distance Studios, the studio behind the 2022 survival horror and Dead Space spiritual successor the Callisto Protocol, has laid off 32 employees.

In a statement to IGN, a spokesperson for the game’s publisher Krafton said:

Striking Distance Studios and KRAFTON have implemented strategic changes that realign the studio’s priorities to better position its current and future projects for success. Unfortunately, these changes have impacted 32 employees. Honoring the invaluable contributions of each departing team member with material support in the form of outplacement services and meaningful severance packages is our top priority during this difficult moment.

Striking Distance Studios is currently led by veteran developer Glen Schofield, the creator of Dead Space and co-founder of Sledgehammer Games.

In the meantime, check out our review of The Callisto Protocol.