Das kommt jetzt wirklich überraschend. Denn Sony hat gerade eben verlauten lassen, dass man das interne Entwicklerstudio Sony Liverpool schließt und alle aktuellen Projekte von ihnen abbricht. Man hätte seine Bereiche und Abteilungen wie so oft neu überprüft und dabei ist man zum Schluss gekommen, dass man in Europa einige Veränderungen durchführen muss, um weiterhin die besten Spiele entwickeln zu können.
Besonders überraschend ist die Meldung, da ihr letztes Spiel, WipEout 2048 für die Vita durchaus ein Erfolg war und sowohl bei der Presse und den Fans viele Freunde finden konnte. Scheinbar war das nicht gut genug für Sony und so wird das Studio nun geschlossen. Was mit den Mitarbeitern passiert, ist zur Zeit unklar.
“As part of SCE Worldwide Studios, we do regular reviews to ensure that the resources we have can create and produce high quality, innovative and commercially viable projects in an increasingly competitive market place. As part of this process, we have reviewed and assessed all current and planned projects for the short and medium term and have decided to make some changes to our European Studios.
It has been decided that Liverpool Studio should be closed. Liverpool Studio has been an important part of SCE Worldwide Studios since the outset of PlayStation, and have contributed greatly to PlayStation over the years. Everyone connected with Liverpool Studio, past and present, can be very proud of their achievements.
However, it was felt that by focusing our investment plans on other Studios that are currently working on exciting new projects, we would be in a stronger position to offer the best possible content for our consumers. Our Liverpool Facility will continue to operate, housing a number of other vital WWS!E and SCEE Departments.
This should not take anything away from the great work WWS are doing and the incredible games and services that we have made, and continue to make.”