Sony announces major layoffs and closes London Studio

Major studios such as Insomniac, Naughty Dog, and Guerrilla Games will feel the impact of job cuts

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Sony announces major layoffs, to close London Studio
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Sony announces major layoffs, to close London Studio

Sony Interactive Entertainment, the gaming division behind the iconic PlayStation brand, has announced plans for a significant restructuring that includes laying off approximately 900 employees worldwide and shuttering several studios, including the renowned London Studio.

In an email addressed to employees, PlayStation President and CEO Jim Ryan described the decision as "extremely hard" but necessary for the company's long-term sustainability. The layoffs, amoun...

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