Sony-owned Days Gone developer Bend Studio has laid off an unspecified variety of workers.
In a quick assertion posted to social media, the studio stated layoffs have been crucial because it “transition[ed] to its subsequent undertaking,” admitting it’s “a tough second for our crew.”
“At present, we stated goodbye to some extremely proficient teammates as we transition to our subsequent undertaking,” the assertion started. “We’re deeply grateful for his or her contributions as they’ve formed who we’re, and their influence will all the time be a part of our story.
“It is a tough second for our crew, however we maintain immense respect for everybody who obtained us right here. As we transfer ahead, we stay dedicated to constructing the way forward for Bend Studio with creativity, ardour, and innovation within the titles we craft.”
Bend Studio didn’t develop on what its subsequent undertaking is, nor how many individuals have been affected. Nevertheless, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier is reporting 30% of its crew — regarded as round 40 individuals — have been let go. When requested if this maybe signalled the entire studio can be shut down within the close to future, Schreier famous it is “unlikely” they’d have laid off 40 workers if administration weren’t combating to maintain it afloat.
The cuts come simply months after Sony canceled two unannounced live-service video games that have been in growth at Bend Studio and Bluepoint Video games. The Bluepoint sport was reportedly a live-service God of Struggle sport. Bend Studio’s live-service sport stays unknown, however on the time, its group supervisor insisted the crew nonetheless deliberate “on creating cool sh*t.” Bend’s final launch was 2019’s Days Gone on PlayStation 4, which launched on PC in 2021.
It is, in fact, simply the newest in a litany of trade cuts and job losses. Just some days in the past, Outriders developer Folks Can Fly posted an analogous message, attributing layoffs to the cancelation of two initiatives.
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, in addition to a critic, columnist, and guide with 15+ years expertise working with a few of the world’s largest gaming websites and publications. She’s additionally a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually Excessive Chaos. Discover her at BlueSky.