It was through a press release that Relic Entertainment and SEGA Europe revealed that they would be carrying out a major restructuring, resulting in layoffs within the development studio. This difficult decision comes at a time when the video game industry is facing new challenges, requiring an increased focus on core franchises.
Movement at Relic
Relic Entertainment and SEGA Europe have effectively announced a major restructuring that will result in layoffs affecting 121 studio employees. Despite these layoffs, Relic and SEGA will continue to fully support and invest in their existing titles, including the recent Company of Heroes 3. This restructuring decision is intended to ensure that Relic is firmly positioned to deliver exceptional experiences to gamers around the world.
The decision to restructure was a difficult one for Relic Entertainment, a studio that values its employees and takes pride in the culture it has nurtured. The company is determined to support the people affected by these layoffs and to accompany them in their professional transition. Departing employees will receive support and assistance where possible.
“Relic is a studio that values its people, and we’re proud of the culture we’ve developed. Our priority is to support departing employees in any way we can,” the Relic and SEGA representatives said. “We would like to sincerely thank each of them for their role in making Relic such a special studio. »
The layoffs at Relic Entertainment highlight the difficulties faced by companies in the video game industry, which are facing unprecedented challenges. External factors, such as changes in consumer preferences and economic upheavals, have a significant impact on the industry. However, Relic and SEGA remain committed to overcoming these obstacles and continuing to deliver quality games to their fans.
“Relic Entertainment and SEGA Europe would like to share the difficult news that our studio has been hit by layoffs, affecting 121 employees. This decision comes at a time when external factors are posing challenges to our industry more than ever, and we have taken the decision to restructure our organization to ensure we focus on our core franchises.
Relic and SEGA remain fully committed to supporting and investing in our titles, including the recent Company of Heroes 3. We are confident that after this necessary restructuring, Relic will be in a strong position to continue delivering exceptional experiences to players around the world.
This decision was incredibly difficult to make. Relic is a studio that cherishes its people and takes pride in the culture we have developed. Our priority is to support departing employees in any way possible. We would like to sincerely thank each and every one of them for their role in making Relic such a special studio.”
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