Shadiochao Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Regular reviews take place throughout SCE Worldwide Studios, ensuring that the resources that we have in such a competitive landscape can create and produce high quality, innovative and commercially viable projects. As part of this process we have reviewed and assessed all current projects and plans for the short and medium term and have decided to make some changes to the European studios structure. As a result, it has been decided that Evolution Studio will close. It is regrettable that this decision will lead to compulsory redundancies. We accept that this decision will mean that we risk losing high calibre staff but by focusing on other Studios that already have exciting new projects in development we believe we will be in a stronger position going forward and able to offer the best possible content of the highest quality for our consumers. Where possible we will try to reallocate people onto other projects. If appropriate opportunities are not possible within the company, we will assist staff in any way we can, including speaking with local employers and with other development companies. Evolution has been an important part of SCE Worldwide Studios for over 10 years - working on ground-breaking racing titles like WRC, Motorstorm and DRIVECLUB. This decision should not take anything away from the great work that Evolution has produced. Source: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2016-03-22-sony-confirms-closure-of-evolution-studio I'm surprised, I expected they were doing well considering all the updates Driveclub has been getting, even up until very recently. I wonder what this means for DriveClub's future updates and the VR version in development Edited March 22, 2016 by Shadiochao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsTurnJu-On Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Fucking what .... Sony ... The fuck... *sigh* EDT: Just looked around at the PS Blogs (US + EU and Evolution's own site and I can't seem to find anything) ... Could just be bullshit? Edited March 22, 2016 by LetsTurnJu-On Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrickenBiged Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Damn. Very sad. They, and the guys who made Burnout Paradise, are the only teams that have ever got me to enjoy racing games. Fingers crossed that most if not all of them can be reallocated to other Sony studios and/or that they find other work quickly. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han_the_Dragon Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 This is really strange.. Driveclub has been a massive success since the problems were solved.. and even before that Motorstorm too.. but then Sony also closed SCE Studio Liverpool (the guys from Wipeout).. so it's not like that's the first time they close a great studio for apparently no reason.. Said that, relocate everyone to Polyphony Digital staff, so that they start showing something to the world.. really GT was big on the PS2, but with GT5/6, I think that's where Sony is wasting game developing money, since the studio somewhat seams like it lost focus on what they are aiming to get.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarsipanRumpan Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Damn it.. Super sad to see this happen. Is something happening in the UK gaming bussiness since both Lionhead and Evolution closed down? I hope Driveclub VR still releases and that Driveclub continues to live on in one form or another, I really like Driveclub and think its one of the most solid racing games on this generations racers.Definitely going down to buy Driveclub with season pass and bikes in a day or two.. RIP, good luck to everyone affected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt the Dog Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 And completionists everywhere jump for joy. In seriousness though, it's sad to see them get closed. I haven't played any of their games, but still, a studio is a studio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel_Shadow170 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Driveclub was bad i predicted this would happen after they didn't give out the ps+ version for awhile. You can make bad games but they have to sell doesn't matter which of the big 3 you work for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance_87 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Driveclub was bad i predicted this would happen after they didn't give out the ps+ version for awhile. You can make bad games but they have to sell doesn't matter which of the big 3 you work for. Yeah, it WAS bad, just like Diablo III was abysmal before the release of the v2.0.1 update aka Reaper of Souls. In both cases, heads eventually rolled, but only the latter's studio survived to this day Edited March 22, 2016 by Lance_87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xel Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I guess the DLC madness will stop now But jokes aside, I feel sorry for those affected by the matter and lost their jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel_Shadow170 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Yeah, it WAS bad, just like Diablo III was abysmal before the release of the v2.0.1 update aka Reaper of Souls. In both cases, heads eventually rolled, but only the latter's studio survived to this day Oh it had updates? Well i can't comment on that got rid of the game quickly it looked good for whatever that's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuelito Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Whaaaaaat? Everything was going so well on DRIVECLUB :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AARCT1C Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I've been playing since the day Driveclub launched. Yeah it had a (very) shaky start but I stayed patient. They finally got themselves sorted and we saw a fair few freebies given to us by way of cars and content. I also bought the season pass, which is something I rarely do, but considering the amount of content offered and new trophies, it was worth supporting. I hope they find a way to stay open, I hate it when any studio shuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihiris- Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Not surprised. That being said, hopefully all of those that lost their jobs find a new developer very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Ookami Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) And this, children, is what happens when you break Sony's rule and add way too many DLCs Anyway, pretty unexpected... Sony did fire half of their staff before so I didn't expect they would shut them down completely. Edited March 22, 2016 by Satoshi Ookami 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlareXV Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) I remember Rushy33's comment about Tomb Raider, now he's going to be out of a job. Life is sure weird, huh? Anyway, I hope Rushy33 and the evolution crew find work, I can't wish bad luck on anyone. Edited March 22, 2016 by FlareXV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harsly Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 What the hell I was looking forward to another 20 DLC packs for DC Bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DistantFox Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 This sucks, I really liked Motorstorm. Hopefully another developer will pick it up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xZoneHunter Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 This sucks, I really liked Motorstorm. Hopefully another developer will pick it up. You and me both. First WipEout, now Motorstorm. My favorite racing franchises are getting canned one by one :/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han_the_Dragon Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 You and me both. First WipEout, now Motorstorm. My favorite racing franchises are getting canned one by one :/ I think Formula Fusion is still coming to PS4 (created by some of the guys from the former Liverpool studio, and it does look just like Wipeout from what I saw.. so there's still hope for more Wipeout!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-River13 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Wow, what a surprise. Their latest Motorstorms were awful and Driveclub had a terrible launch. I wonder why this happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindMango Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 This is such sad news =( I was really excited for the idea of a Driveclub 2, this studio was doing really good with Driveclub too, crazy stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCuervo88 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 guess...I'll just go delete Driveclub off my PS4 now... i enjoyed it.. though... I will say... the stop of DLC does make me slightly happy lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Sad but does Driveclub even have offline play? Will people get screwed from online trophies?? Is servers still staying up? If there ever was servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihiris- Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Sad but does Driveclub even have offline play? Will people get screwed from online trophies?? Is servers still staying up? If there ever was servers. Yeah I read that everything is going to shift under Sony Interactive Entertainment, so the servers will still be up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He-Man089 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I like Motorstorm 1 & Pacific Rift and was really hoping their next game being a motorstorm where they go back to what did the first 2 games great. I hope someone takes over the Motorstorm franchise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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