Cloudhead Games Plans Comeback with New Multiplayer VR and Flatscreen Title Amid Major Layoffs
July 8, 2026
Cloudhead Games, the studio behind Pistol Whip, is reportedly developing a new multiplayer VR title that could also offer a flatscreen mode for broader access.
The company has undergone a major downsizing, laying off about 70% of its staff (37 employees), a move that frames the new project as a potential strategic rebound.
A job listing and marketing signals point to a high-profile, viral campaign intended to elevate visibility for the upcoming game.
A Social & Community Strategist role seeks a candidate passionate about multiplayer and co-op experiences across both 2D and VR, with responsibilities spanning playtesting, announcements, audience engagement, and collaboration with creators and streamers.
The listing suggests the game could be a hybrid VR and flatscreen title and indicates aggressive marketing across platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, Discord, Reddit, Steam, Instagram, and X.
Cloudhead previously teased two new VR titles in 2024, but has offered few specifics since then.
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