Although Sony has achieved great success in single -player games, he cannot achieve the same stability in live service projects. Following the recent loss of interest in projects such as Concord, the company has revised its multiplayer game plans and went to shrink in the teams working on these projects. As of 2024, Sony ended the work of approximately 900 employees in this context.

Apparently, the layoffs are not limited to this. Firstly, Kotaku reported that Visual Arts, one of Sony’s first party studios, was also affected by this process. However, it is stated that the layoffs are not limited to this studio, but spread over a wider area.

Although there has not yet been an official statement from Sony, the LinkedIn shares of the existing and former PlayStation employees confirms that there are also dismissal in different teams.

“There was a great loss”

Abby Lemaster, one of the former project administrators of Visual Arts, said in his share in his sharing: “This morning it was extremely sad to learn that many of my friends and my former colleague left Visual Arts. And their passions were indisputable. “

Visual Arts, which supports large series such as Uncharted and The Last of Us, was partners with Bend Studio for a recently canceled and scheduled for a live service game.

Situation in PlayStation Studios Malaysia

The layoffs were not limited to the USA. Some positions have ended in PlayStation Studios Malaysia. Senior Project Manager Johann Affendy Mahfoor confirmed that the shrinkage in this studio affected teams supporting the Concord and The Last of US Part II Remastered projects.

This change in Sony’s multiplayer game strategy may be an indication that the company will focus more on future single -player projects.