Relic Entertainment joins layoff list after splitting from Sega

Relic Entertainment last week revealed that it was going independent from Sega with help from an “external investor.” Relic insisted to gamers that this would not affect its output with regards to its current game, Company of Heroes 3. However, external development producer Robyn Smale said on LinkedIn that the company laid off 41 employees following the new move.

The company confirmed the layoffs on LinkedIn, saying, “Letting people go was not an easy decision and was made solely with the goal of providing Relic the best possible chance to survive in an increasingly volatile industry. It does not in any way reflect the expertise, passion, or character of any of the impacted employees.”