Relic Entertainment som ligger bakom bland annat Company of Heroes och Age of Empires 4 utannonserade nyligen att man bryter med moderbolaget Sega för att istället återgå till att bli en Independent-studio. Det gör då att man behöver göra vissa nedskärningar och nu meddelar man att 41 anställda sägs upp.
Relic Entertainments officiella uttalande:
"Following last week's announcement of Relic becoming an independent studio, today we have some difficult news. Earlier today we shared details with Relicans about a layoff. Letting people go was not an easy decision, and was made solely with the goal of providing Relic the best possible chance to survive in an increasingly volatile industry. It does not in any way reflect the expertise, passion, or character of any of the impacted employees. We are working closely with those affected providing severance packages, extended benefits, and outplacement support options."
Relic Entertainment blir alltså nästa på tur att drabbas av den massiva uppsägningsvåg som drabbat spelvärlden den senaste tiden.