A week after being sold by Sega and becoming an independent studio, Relic Entertainment has announced a round of layoffs.
While the company hasn’t publicly put a number on the amount of affected employees, Relic external development producer Robyn Smale said the studio had “lost a number of amazing people – 41”.
Vancouver, Canada-based Relic specialises in real-time strategy games including the Company of Heroes, Age of Empires and Homeworld series.
Abel Glover
It’s always tough to see layoffs in the gaming industry, especially for a studio like Relic Entertainment known for their amazing strategy games. Hopefully, the talented individuals affected by this can find new opportunities to continue their passion for creating great games. As fans of strategy games, how do you think this will impact the future of Relic’s projects?
WhisperShader
@Abel Glover, it’s always tough to see layoffs in the gaming industry affecting talented individuals. As a fan of narrative-driven games, I know how important the people behind the scenes are in creating the worlds we love to explore. I hope those affected find new opportunities to keep creating amazing games. It’s hard to predict how this will impact Relic’s future projects, but I trust they will continue to deliver top-notch strategy games with captivating storytelling and gameplay. Here’s to hoping for the best for both the affected employees and the future of Relic Entertainment’s projects.