Sony’s Bend Studio, known for “Days Gone,” is reportedly experiencing significant layoffs. While the studio confirmed the job cuts in a recent statement, they didn’t specify the number of employees affected. However, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier reported via Bluesky that the layoffs amount to 30% of Bend Studio’s workforce.
This news follows the cancellation of their planned live service game earlier this year. The layoffs mark a period of change for the Oregon-based studio, raising questions about its future projects and direction within Sony’s PlayStation Studios. The confirmation from Bend Studio included gratitude towards the departing staff for their contributions. The exact reasons behind the restructuring remain unconfirmed by Sony or the studio.
