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The Callisto Protocol dev is hiring for a new, ‘unannounced UE5 title’
26.01.2024 - 20:05 / destructoid.com / Glen Schofield
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.
As reported by VGC, Twitter user MauroNL – a games industry analyst – has noted that Striking Distance is embarking on a new venture. A total of nine vacancies have become available, with the studio intending to create something brand-new.
Striking Distance Studios is hiring for "a brand new, unannounced UE5 title." The studio has 9 positions available, including a lead animator to create "the most dynamic and engaging player and enemy experiences."
The Krafton owned studio launched The Callisto Protocol in 2022. pic.twitter.com/3zNmGz7iHS
Some of the positions include a Lead Technical Artist, UI Technical Artist, Lead Gameplay Animator, and a Lead Gameplay Engineer. What this elusive project will be is anyone’s guess at this stage.
With 32 people being laid off from the studio and director Glen Schofield leaving last September, things didn’t look good for Striking Distance. The Callisto Protocol should have been a slam-dunk, particularly with it being billed as a spiritual successor to Dead Space.
However, poor performance left people unimpressed with the developer’s first release. While recent scores on Steam have it at “Mostly Positive,” overall it remains “Mixed.” Even with patches to fix issues, the damage appeared to have already been done.
Now that a new game is said to be in the works, maybe some will give Callisto Protocol another chance. Still, what’s left of the team is still trucking along on something. Maybe the next one will be more of a success.
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