PlayStation Layoffs at Media Molecule: Staff Reductions and Consultation Process Confirmed

UK developer Media Molecule, known for creating the game Dreams, has confirmed layoffs affecting around 15-20% of its staff. The studio, acquired by Sony in 2010, recently shifted its focus to a new project unrelated to Dreams. This comes amidst a wave of job losses in the gaming industry, with other studios like Team17, Frontier, and Mediatonic also affected. CD Projekt Red and Embracer have also experienced layoffs, highlighting a troubling trend in the industry.