Sony closes London PlayStation studio in massive layoff plan
The Japanese gaming juggernaut informed staff in an email that the studio was to be closed in the firm's proposals.
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The Japanese gaming juggernaut informed staff in an email that the studio was to be closed in the firm's proposals.
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Sony has announced the layoff of about 900 employees, constituting about 8% of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring plan in its PlayStation division. This decision follows recent changes in the industry and a shift in demand for gaming consoles, according to a recent report by The Guardian.
All regions and several PlayStation studios, including Naughty Dog and Insomniac, are impacted by the drastic cuts, according to CEO Jim Ryan.
Sony has announced plans to cut around 900 jobs in its PlayStation arm and close its London studio.