Zehn Tage ist die Bekanntgabe her, dass Sony Online Entertainment nicht mehr zu Sony gehört, sondern von der Investment Firma Columbus Nova übernommen wurde. Damit ging auch eine Namensänderung einher. SOE heißt jetzt Daybreak Game Company. Alle Marken des Studios wanderten mit zum neuen Besitzer, laut Aussage der Entwickler sollte kein Projekt beeinflußt werden.
Wie jetzt allerdings bekannt wurde, werden zahlreiche Stellen intern abgebaut. Wie viele Arbeitsplätze verloren gehen, ist nach derzeitigem Stand nicht bekannt. Um zukünftig besser wachsen, und sich als unabhängige Studio aufstellen zu können, sind laut Daybreak Game Company die Entlassungen vonnöten. Wie es weiter heißt, soll der Stellenabbau keinen Einfluss auf die Entwicklung derzeitiger und kommender Spiele haben. Hier nochmal die offizielle Stellungnahme.
Last week we announced that we were acquired and are now operating independently as Daybreak Game Company. To better position our newly independent studio for future growth opportunities and to deliver on our legacy of making top online games, we have had to make some tough choices including realignment of resources.
Unfortunately, this realignment means adjusting staffing as well. We announced today that we will eliminate positions in our San Diego and Austin studios. We deeply value our employees and never take these decisions lightly so we've done our best to do what's right for the people affected. Although extremely difficult, these are necessary actions that will ultimately drive improved results and help strengthen our company's foundation for success. Many of us are saying goodbye to close friends and colleagues who we've worked with over the years, and we are grateful for the memories and all that they've contributed. They will be greatly missed, and we wish them nothing but the best for the future.
These reductions will not affect the operation of our current games and as mentioned above, will help better position our company for future success. As we move forward, we are committed to delivering the best online games and working side-by-side with our players to drive the future of our online games.
Unfortunately, this realignment means adjusting staffing as well. We announced today that we will eliminate positions in our San Diego and Austin studios. We deeply value our employees and never take these decisions lightly so we've done our best to do what's right for the people affected. Although extremely difficult, these are necessary actions that will ultimately drive improved results and help strengthen our company's foundation for success. Many of us are saying goodbye to close friends and colleagues who we've worked with over the years, and we are grateful for the memories and all that they've contributed. They will be greatly missed, and we wish them nothing but the best for the future.
These reductions will not affect the operation of our current games and as mentioned above, will help better position our company for future success. As we move forward, we are committed to delivering the best online games and working side-by-side with our players to drive the future of our online games.