Red Rover Layoffs: Dev Behind ‘Brilliant’ Survival Shooter Cuts Employee Count
Red Rover Interactive, the developer behind the upcoming post-apocalyptic survival shooter Enginefall, has announced layoffs across two of its studio sites as part of a restructuring initiative. While the company did not disclose the exact number of affected employees, it stated that the reorganization is necessary to achieve a more sustainable business model moving forward.
Enginefall is a unique survival shooter that places players on moving trains where they must fight, survive, scavenge for loot, and extract while navigating both cooperative and adversarial interactions with other players. Recent hands-on previews of the game have been positive, with journalists describing it as a brilliant entry in the survival shooter genre.
Despite the workforce reduction, Red Rover Interactive confirmed that development of Enginefall continues and remains a priority for the studio. The layoffs reflect broader industry trends, as numerous game developers have announced workforce reductions in recent months while adapting to shifting market conditions and pursuing greater financial sustainability.