VG247 reported rumors that Rebellion Derby is being closed, saying they'd seen indications casting doubts on the future of Rebellion's studio formerly known as Core Design. Rebellion has responded saying plans for the studio that created the beloved Tomb Raider series and the reviled Rogue Warrior is being evaluated. "No-one has been made redundant by Rebellion in more than a decade, and the Derby studio is very much still open while we conduct the review, says Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley. "We are currently undergoing a process of consultancy with our staff to get their ideas, and establish the best possible future for the Derby studio." Rebellions full statement follows.

Leading independent videogames developer Rebellion today announced that corporate restructuring will take advantage of the expanded facilities at their Oxford Head Quarters and the Runcorn studio. The Derby facility, acquired from Eidos, is coming to the end of its lease, and staff are being consulted on its future.

Jason Kingsley, CEO and Creative Director of Rebellion said, "We are very excited about the expansion of our Oxford offices, the home of Aliens vs. Predator. Recruitment is ongoing both in Oxford and in Runcorn. However, growth is sometimes painful, never more so than in the current climate and we have had to take a long hard look at how we operate our studio network. Strategically we have decided to review the need for the Derby facilities, and consultation with staff at Derby is ongoing.”

A further announcement on the restructuring of the Rebellion studio network will be made in the coming weeks.