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Daybreak Game Company, i.e. the studio formerly known as Sony Online Entertainment, has laid off several staffers.The studio behind EverQuest, Planetside 2 and H1Z1 declined to say exactly how many employees were let go, but it confirmed that these layoffs are affecting the San Diego and Austin studios.
"As part of a strategic decision to rationalise the business, Daybreak Game Company announced today that it will eliminate positions in both its San Diego and Austin studios," the company said in a statement to Eurogamer. "This alignment of resources better positions the newly independent studio for future growth opportunities and developments, including delivering on its legacy of making top online games and establishing a solid foundation for future multi-platform success. These reductions will not affect the operation of current games and the company will continue on its mission to partner with its player community to drive the future and push the boundaries of online gaming.
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