Sega Sells Relic, Cuts 240 Jobs Across UK and Europe
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Sega has sold Relic Entertainment and will cut 240 jobs across its UK studios, impacting Creative Assembly, Sega HARDlight, and Sega Europe. Relic will transition to an independent studio, and the majority of the job cuts will be at Creative Assembly and Sega Europe, with a small number at Sega HARDlight. The decision comes as part of Sega's efforts to streamline and focus on its core strengths in response to the changing economic landscape and challenges in game development and market.
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