The ongoing situation at Sony has sparked considerable attention, particularly surrounding the workforce changes within PlayStation. Over time, the company has faced numerous reductions in staff, which raises concerns about its future and overall stability.
In the past few months, job cuts have become more frequent at Sony. Earlier in 2023, team members from Naughty Dog had to part ways following the discontinuation of The Last of Us Multiplayer. This was followed by similar actions affecting Visual Arts. Early 2024 saw a significant reduction when 900 employees were released, resulting in the shutdown of the London Studio. The trend continued in the autumn of last year.
Current reports circulating through social media and platforms like Reddit suggest that another wave of job cuts may be imminent, although the details remain unverified. An ex-employee shared their experience, stating:
- The majority of their team faced layoffs from PlayStation.
- Working with Sony had been a lifelong dream, beginning with the era of the first PlayStation to contributing to contemporary projects such as the PS5, Portal, PSVR2, and the PS App.
- Individuals with expertise in native console UI engineering are urged to connect regarding possible opportunities.
As the situation unfolds, we hope to receive more clarity on Thursday regarding the number of individuals impacted and the specific teams involved. Efforts have been made to gain additional insights from Sony about these recent developments.