Sony Online Entertainment, developer and publisher of the upcoming DC Universe Online and The Agency, has laid of 35 employees in an effort to “better align the company’s resources” and “improve operational efficiency.”
SOE isn’t the only company to announce job cuts this week. Red Dead Redemption developer Rockstar San Diego has also laid off an undisclosed amount of workers, saying that such a move is “typical” during a development cycle and that they are realigning their resources as they move on to future projects.
Sony explained the decision in the following press statement:
“In a move to better align the company’s resources against areas of growth that meet consumer demand in today’s online market as well as improve operational efficiency, Sony Online Entertainment has eliminated just over 4% of its full-time workforce, equaling 35 people. The changes will better position SOE to deliver against its emphasis on developing games for a wider, more diverse audience and remaining a worldwide leader in online gaming.”
