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After channelling the atmosphere and gory terror of Dead Space (though alas, not its reception) in 2022’s sci-fi horror shooter, The Callisto Protocol is apparently now looking to the likes of Hades to inspire a new roguelike spin-off set in its universe, currently codenamed Project Birdseye.

Striking Distance Studios, the developer behind 2022's The Callisto Protocol, has revealed what is internally called Project Birdeye, a top-down spin-off set in the same universe. A small team will continue to develop the fast-paced roguelike while the rest of the studio works on another full-scale game, and we got a brief trailer showing off some stylised action.

The Callisto Protocol developer Striking Distance Studios has announced a spin-off to its sci-fi horror game is in the works.

Striking Distance Studios has revealed Project Birdseye, a roguelike spin-off of The Callisto Protocol universe. In 2022, Striking Distance Studios released The Callisto Protocol, a survival horror game. The game is set in space and centered around a man fighting through the breakout of an illness on a starship, which, in premise and tone, bore stark resemblances to Dead Space. These similarities caught the attention of fans, who were excited to see the project led by Dead Space creator Glen Schofield.

The Callisto Protocol developer Striking Distance Studios has revealed a spin-off game, tentatively titled ‘Project Birdseye’.

The Callisto Protocol developer Striking Distance Studios has opened up some new positions for an upcoming project that’s being built in Unreal Engine 5. It seems the studio is on the hunt for additional talent, just months after last August’s layoffs.

Striking Distance Studios, the developer that brought the world The Callisto Protocol, appears to be working on a new Unreal Engine 5 game and is currently hiring for its team. The developer behind the horror game formed in 2019, and The Callisto Protocol was its inaugural release. Though highly anticipated, the spiritual successor to Dead Space launched to mixed reviews and a generally poor reception, leaving the future of the studio in question.

Striking Distance Studios, the developer behind The Callisto Protocol, is working on a new Unreal Engine 5 game.

Striking Distance Studios, the developer of The Callisto Protocol, has started development on its next project, as per a job ad published by the studio.

Striking Distance Studios seems to be on the comeback trail, with recent news of new openings.

The developer behind The Callisto Protocol, Striking Distance Studios, is currently hiring for a new unannounced game running in Unreal Engine 5.

Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield has teased plans to announce a new game project in 2024.

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PlayStation announced which games are coming to PS Plus in October, and as one might expect, one of them is a horror game: The Callisto Protocol. The other two games, Farming Simulator 22 and Weird West, don’t necessarily fit the spooky times, but all three games launch on PlayStation Plus today. This is the second batch of games to be added to the service following last month’s price increase.

For the last two weeks, it feels like at least 40-50% of the news I’ve heard about is about people in the games industry either being laid off or leaving their companies for whatever reason. On the retirement or job-shifting side, we’ve got Jim Ryan of PlayStation, Donald Mustard of Epic, Glen Schofield of Striking Distance, and Hideki Kamiya of Platinum Games. On the layoff side, we’ve seen the “restructuring” of Embracer Group, the losses at Crystal Dynamics and, most recently, the massive layoffs at Epic Games.

PlayStation Plus' monthly free games for October 2023 have been announced. The three titles will be available to members of PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Deluxe/ Premium plans, starting October 3. PS Plus members can sneak their way through the horrifying confines of a gory space prison in The Callisto Protocol, build out large-scale prosperous lands in Farming Simulator 22, and dive into the world of Weird West, which throws gunslingers on an unforgiving land teeming with dark fantastical creatures. These games can be added to your PS4 and PS5 games library until November 6, after which you'll need to hold on to your PS Plus subscription for continued access.

Glen Schofield, co-creator of Dead Space and director of The Callisto Protocol, is leaving developer Striking Distance Studios. Schofield founded the studio and served as CEO, which was opened in conjunction with publisher KRAFTON in 2019.

The Callisto Protocol, Weird West, and Farming Simulator 22 headline PS Plus in October.

For those who haven’t started preparing for the spookiest time of the year already, October is quickly approaching to ensure that everyone can get their fair share of tricks and treats.

According to the leak, The Callisto Protocol leads the PS Plus Essential charge in October.

Two of the three games making up October's PlayStation Plus Essential offerings have leaked ahead of an official announcement from Sony.

Some of October 2023’s PlayStation Plus Essential games have seemingly been revealed ahead of an official announcement.

Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield has departed The Callisto Protocol developers Striking Distance Studios in the wake of the underwhelming performance of their first game.

Striking Distance CEO and founder Glen Schofield is leaving the studio to "pursue new opportunities."

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While Striking Distance studios’ The Callisto Protocol might’ve been just okay in the grand scheme of things, this wasn’t enough to keep the studio trucking as it was. Following a series of layoffs, it would seem that even the top talent at Striking Distance is now setting off, including Glen Schofield himself. Bloomberg recently confirmed that Striking Distance’s Chief Executive Officer Glen Schofield, as well as the chief operating and financial officers, would be voluntarily leaving the studio to move on to other projects.

The Callisto Protocol, intended to be a spiritual successor to Dead Space, didn't exactly have a smooth entry into the gaming atmosphere. While helmed by the creator of the sci-fi horror classic Glen Schofield, who joined Striking Distance Studios in 2019, things didn't exactly pan out as planned.

Krafton have revealed that Striking Distance Studios’ CEO, COO, and CFO are all leaving the company.

Glen Schofield is leaving Striking Distance Studios to "pursue new opportunities."

A Krafton representative confirmed Wednesday that now-former Chief Executive Officer Glen Schofield is leaving Striking Distance Studios after The Callisto Protocol's poor reception. 

Industry veteran Glen Schofield, known as the founder of Visceral Games and later of Sledgehammer Games, has left Striking Distance Studios, according to a scoop by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier. In the reported statement, Glen Schofield said his departure was a bittersweet one, although he leaves the studio in the good hands of Chief Development Officer Steve Papoutsis, who will step into the CEO role. Papoutsis and Schofield have worked together on eleven games, including the original Dead Space.

It’s been a turbulent time for The Callisto Protocol developer Striking Distance Studios, and it looks like that’s set to continue. The horror title launched last December to lukewarm reception from critics and audiences, following which it failed to achieve sales targets, while last month, it was reported that the studio had laid off over 30 employees.

Glen Schofield, the co-creator of Dead Space, is departing his Striking Distance Studios following the commercial failure of its first game, sci-fi horror The Callisto Protocol.

He's one of three voluntary resignations.

Glen Schofield, founder of Striking Distance Studios and director of its first game, The Callisto Protocol, has announced he is departing the company. Schofield is perhaps best known as the co-creator of the Dead Space franchise and the co-founder of Call of Duty developer Sledgehammer Games. Steve Papoutsis, who previously served as chief development officer and general manager for Striking Distance Studios, has been appointed as the new CEO.

Three executives are leaving The Callisto Protocol developer Striking Distance Studios following the game's commercial underperformance, including studio co-founder and Dead Space veteran Glen Schofield.

Glen Schofield, the co-creator of Dead Space, is departing his Striking Distance Studios following the commercial failure of its first game, sci-fi horror The Callisto Project.

Glen Schofield, who co-created Dead Space and most recently directed The Callisto Protocol, is leaving Striking Distance Studios.

Striking Distance CEO Glen Schofield is leaving the Krafton-owned studio after its debut game, The Callisto Protocol, failed to meet expectations.

Striking Distance Studios, the studio behind last year’s action horror title The Callisto Protocol, as suffered a number of layoffs.

Striking Distance, the studio behind last year’s alien horror stomp ‘em up The Callisto Protocol, have suffered layoffs affecting 32 employees in what their publisher calls an effort to “realign the studio’s priorities to better position its current and future projects.”

Callisto Protocol maker Striking Distance Studios is laying off over 30 members of staff.

The future of developer Striking Distance has been a bit of an open question recently. Founded by Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield and backed by PUBG publisher Krafton, the studio launched The Callisto Protocol last year to… less than enthusiastic reviews. Since then, we haven’t heard much about what Striking Distance might be doing next, if anything. Considering the studio was purpose-built to make The Callisto Protocol, what happens when the game doesn’t do so well?

Striking Distance Studios, the developer behind last year's sci-fi horror The Callisto Protocol, has laid off 32 employees amid efforts to «realign the studio's priorities».

Following scattered reports of layoffs at The Callisto Protocol developer, Striking Distance Studios and parent company Krafton have confirmed that 32 people have been let go.

Striking Distance Studios, the studio behind the 2022 survival horror and Dead Space spiritual successor the Callisto Protocol, has laid off 32 employees in what it's calling a move to "realign the studio’s priorities to better position its current and future projects for success."