Bend Studio, recognized for its work on Days Gone, has laid off approximately 40 developers, representing about a third of its staff. This decision comes after the cancellation of an unannounced live service project, part of a larger trend at Sony where multiple live service projects have faced termination. Despite a strong sales performance for Days Gone, the studio hasn't released new content since, except for a PS5 version earlier this year. Future prospects remain unclear as they transition to a new project, with industry shifts causing broader implications for Sony's gaming strategy.
Roughly a third of Bend Studio, known for Days Gone, faced layoffs after a canceled live service project, reflecting Sony's struggles with current gaming trends.
Following the cancellation of an unannounced live service project, Bend Studio, creator of Days Gone, laid off about 40 developers, amidst a broader trend in Sony's gaming strategy.
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