The Callisto Protocoldeveloper 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 byVGC, Twitter user MauroNL – a games industry analyst – has noted that Striking Distance is embarking on a new venture. A total ofnine vacancieshave 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.
Can only go up from here, yeah?
With32 people being laid offfrom the studio and directorGlen Schofield leaving last September, things didn’t look good for Striking Distance.The Callisto Protocolshould have been a slam-dunk, particularly with it being billed as a spiritual successor toDead Space.
However, poor performance left people unimpressed with the developer’s first release. While recent scores onSteamhave 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 giveCallisto Protocolanother chance. Still, what’s left of the team is still trucking along onsomething. Maybe the next one will be more of a success.
