PlayStation Visual Arts Group Hit by Layoffs Again

The PlayStation Visual Arts Group has been hit by a second spherical of layoffs in 2023. From the sound of issues, a number of the workers anticipated the layoffs however had been understandably distraught.

PlayStation Visual Arts Group beforehand underwent layoffs in Could 2023

Information of the layoffs got here from LinkedIn posts of now former workers noticed by people over at VGC. Daniel Bellemare, who labored at PSVAG for simply six months as Senior Degree Designer wrote that he labored on some “incredible projects” on this quick span of time. Bellemare has video games like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and upcoming AC sport code named Purple in his portfolio.

One other former worker Sean Teo revealed that his “contract came to an end.” Teo had been with PSVAG for practically two years as Character Rigging Artist, and contributed to video games like The Last of Us Part 1. Teo and Bellemare had been joined by one Matt Barney in saying the layoffs. Barney said that he had been anticipating the layoffs and had a chance to go away Sony, however didn’t need to.

PSVAG beforehand underwent a round of layoffs in May this yr. Like final time, Sony has made no assertion on the matter so the complete extent of redundancies isn’t recognized.