After Microsoft, it's now Sony's turn to make the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Earlier today, Sony just confirmed a wave of massive layoffs following an earlier leak, a decision that affects approximately 900 employees or about 8% of its global workforce. Among the repercussions of these layoffs is the cancellation of a Twisted Metal live-service game, which was reportedly in the early stages of development at Firesprite.
The reboot's cancellation is accompanied by news of the closure of PlayStation's London studio and impacts other major studios within the PlayStation portfolio, such as Naughty Dog, Guerrilla Games, and Insomniac Games.
The Twisted Metal series, known for its vehicular combat and distinct, dark humor, has not seen a new entry since the PlayStation 3 era. The cancellation of the reboot for this beloved franchise has disappointed fans, especially following the success of the Twisted Metal TV series on Peacock, which has been greenlit for a second season. The decision to cancel the game, as reported by Bloomberg's Jason Schrier, stems from a strategic shift by Sony, which is currently reevaluating its approach to live-service games.