Evolution Studios ken je misschien wel van een aantal vroegere WRC-games. Anders ken je ze sowieso van MotorStorm en Driveclub. Helaas is Evolution Studios gesloten door Sony. Vorig jaar werden er al 55 medewerkers van Evolution ontslagen. Nu is het doek echter helemaal gevallen voor de studio. Sony heeft hier het volgende over te zeggen:
“Regular reviews take place throughout SCE Worldwide Studios, ensuring that the resources that we have in such a competitive landscape can create and produce high quality, innovative and commercially viable projects.
As part of this process we have reviewed and assessed all current projects and plans for the short and medium term and have decided to make some changes to the European studios structure.
As a result, it has been decided that Evolution Studio will close.
It is regrettable that this decision will lead to compulsory redundancies. We accept that this decision will mean that we risk losing high calibre staff but by focusing on other Studios that already have exciting new projects in development we believe we will be in a stronger position going forward and able to offer the best possible content of the highest quality for our consumers.
Where possible we will try to reallocate people onto other projects. If appropriate opportunities are not possible within the company, we will assist staff in any way we can, including speaking with local employers and with other development companies.
Evolution has been an important part of SCE Worldwide Studios for over 10 years – working on ground-breaking racing titles like WRC, Motorstorm and DRIVECLUB.
This decision should not take anything away from the great work that Evolution has produced.”
Paul Rustchynsky, de ‘Game Director’ laat in een verklaring weten dat hij de toekomst rooskleurig in ziet. Ook staat er nu op zijn Twitter-profiel dat er spannende en interessante tijden in het vooruitzicht liggen.
Today I have been overwhelmed by your comments & support, it means everything to me & team. And don't worry, the future is looking bright…
— Paul Rustchynsky (@Rushy33) 22 maart 2016
