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Sony Group Corporation—Laid off 900 PlayStation employees (8% of global workforce) and closed London Studio

On February 27, 2024, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced layoffs of approximately 900 employees, representing 8% of PlayStation's global workforce. Employees across Americas, EMEA, Japan and APAC regions were affected. PlayStation's London Studio was closed entirely. CEO Jim Ryan cited industry changes and need to 'future ready ourselves.'

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Laid off 900 PlayStation employees (8% of global workforce) and closed London Studio

On February 27, 2024, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced layoffs of approximately 900 employees, representing 8% of PlayStation's global workforce. Employees across Americas, EMEA, Japan and APAC regions were affected. PlayStation's London Studio was closed entirely. CEO Jim Ryan cited industry changes and need to 'future ready ourselves.'

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