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Originally Published 4 months ago — by Eurogamer
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Polygon
Sega Europe is selling off Relic Entertainment, the developer of Company of Heroes 3 and Age of Empires 4, while laying off 240 workers across several studios. The layoffs are attributed to optimizing fixed expenses and a decline in profitability due to the economic downturn and shifts in the gaming industry. Relic Entertainment will operate independently with the support of an external investor, and Sega Europe expects to incur around $10 million in losses from the business restructuring. Meanwhile, Sega of America workers have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement, securing base raises, layoff protections, improved crediting for game developers, and just cause protections.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
Sega Europe has announced layoffs affecting around 240 roles across Creative Assembly, SEGA Europe, and Hardlight, alongside the decision to sell Relic Entertainment, the developer of Company of Heroes and Dawn of War. The move comes as part of a streamlining effort to secure the future of the games business, with Sega Europe's managing director citing the need to respond to the changing economic landscape. This marks the latest in a series of layoffs within the gaming industry, prompting criticism from unions and workers advocating for fair treatment and job security.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Nintendo Life
Sega has sold Relic Entertainment to an unspecified investor and will cut 240 jobs across multiple teams in Europe, affecting Sega Europe, Creative Assembly, and Sega Hardlight. The layoffs are part of a streamlining effort to adapt to the changing economic landscape and challenges in game development and market. The move comes amidst a wave of layoffs in the gaming industry, with companies like Sega of America, Microsoft, Embracer Group, and Telltale Games also reporting job cuts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
Sega Europe announces layoffs affecting approximately 240 roles at Sega Europe, Creative Assembly, and Hardlight, as well as the sale of Relic Entertainment. The company is working to secure the future of its games business and has multiple projects in development. The layoffs come amidst a challenging time for developers in the video game industry, with previous layoffs and cancellations affecting various studios. Additionally, Sega of America recently laid off staff and ratified a contract with AEGIS-CWA union members.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by GamesIndustry.biz
Sega has sold Relic Entertainment and will cut 240 jobs across its UK studios, impacting Creative Assembly, Sega HARDlight, and Sega Europe. Relic will transition to an independent studio, and the majority of the job cuts will be at Creative Assembly and Sega Europe, with a small number at Sega HARDlight. The decision comes as part of Sega's efforts to streamline and focus on its core strengths in response to the changing economic landscape and challenges in game development and market.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Eurogamer.net
Sega has laid off 121 employees at Relic Entertainment, the studio behind Company of Heroes and Age of Empires 4, citing external factors challenging the industry. The decision was made to restructure the organization and focus on core franchises. Relic and Sega remain committed to supporting and investing in their titles, including the recently released Company of Heroes 3. The studio is providing support to departing employees and thanked them for their contributions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GamesIndustry.biz
Sega is restructuring Relic Entertainment, the developer of Company of Heroes, to focus on core franchises, resulting in 121 redundancies. The Vancouver-based studio is known for the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War series and developed Age of Empires 4 for Microsoft in 2021. Sega remains committed to supporting and investing in Relic Entertainment and its franchises, including Company of Heroes. The studio will provide departing employees with career transition services and severance packages. Sega acquired Relic in 2013 following the bankruptcy of its previous parent company, THQ.