Concord's gone, but that's not really the headline: PlayStation shut down two studios it only recently acquired, reportedly leaving over 200 staff in limbo

In a sad turn of events, the shutdown of Firewalk Studios and the cancellation of Concord come amid a troubling trend of game development closures in the industry.

Hermen Hulst confirmed that the decisions to close Firewalk Studios and Neon Koi were difficult but necessary for the strength of SIE’s studio business.

With the closure of both studios, approximately 210 jobs are affected, compelling talented individuals to seek new roles either within PlayStation or elsewhere.

Sony’s commitment to reallocate affected employees showcases an effort to maintain a supportive environment, even amidst difficult organizational decisions.

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