Monsters has probably laid off “about 50 people.”
Senior technical artist Mic Marvin presented the cuts on LinkedIn and confirmed that they too were affected.
Consistent statements were made by Combat Barge dressmaker Ed Byrne, who was fired within a year of leaving his process at Bungie, high-level artist Carol T., 3D personality artist Tamara Corbett, and 3D personality. entertainer Dalton Downing.
ProbablyMonsters, which owned the Cohesion Firewalk studio prior to Sony’s 2023 acquisition, told Sport Developer that it was in the process of a “realignment to support smaller, more agile teams and projects. We believe this format is better suited to the needs of the players and the market.
“Our hearts go out to everyone affected as we navigate the new realities of the gaming landscape as an independent company,” the company mentioned.
Sony announced the day before that it would be closing both Neon Koi and Firewalk Studios.
In an update to Sony staff, Hermen Hulst, CEO, Studio Industry Staff, Sony Interactive Entertainment, said he then “evaluated[ing] our game portfolio and the status of our projects to ensure we meet short- and long-term business priorities,” made the “difficult decision” for related Neon Koi and Firewalk Studios.
