Relic Entertainment, Developer of Company of Heroes, Undergoes Restructuring as Sega Announces Layoffs for 121 Employees.
We extend our heartfelt wishes to the talented developers at Relic Entertainment during this challenging period. The gaming community appreciates their dedication and creative contributions to the industry, and we hope that they find new opportunities swiftly. With their remarkable skills and experience, we have every confidence that they will land on their feet soon. Best of luck to the team as they navigate this transition, and we eagerly await their future endeavors.
Founded in 1997, Relic Entertainment Inc. (previously known as THQ Canada Inc.) is a prominent Canadian video game developer located in Vancouver. The studio has gained recognition for its expertise in developing real-time strategy games and has delivered acclaimed series like Homeworld, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, and Company of Heroes.
Following THQ's bankruptcy, Relic Entertainment was acquired by Sega on January 22, 2013, becoming a fully-owned subsidiary of Sega Europe.
Full Statement from SEGA
Relic Entertainment and SEGA Europe want to share the difficult news that our studio has been impacted by layoffs, affecting 121 employees. This comes at a time when external factors are challenging our industry more than ever, and we made the decision to restructure our oganization to ensure maximum focus is placed on our core franchises.
Relic and SEGA remain fully committed to supporting and investing in our titles, including the recently released Company of Heroes 3. We're confident that following this necessary restructuring, Relic will be in a position of strength to continue delivering outstanding experiences to players all over the world.
This decision was incredibly difficult. Relic is a studio that treasures our people and is proud of the culture we've grown, and right now our focus is on supporting deparing employees in every way we can. We would like to offer our sincerest thanks to each of them for the part they've played in making Relic such a special studio.