Another UK developer bites the dust

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After the news that Microsoft could shut Lionhead Studios it has come out that another UK studio has bitten the dust. It was Sony this time and they have closed Evolution Studios (developers of DriveClub).

Sony Statement

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.
 
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Can't help but notice it's platform exclusive (owned) studios that are closing too with Lionhead (Microsoft/UK), Press Play Studios (Microsoft/Denmark) and now Evolution Studios (Sony/UK) going.
 
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There's something I'd like to say about this, but I'd only be repeating myself.