SONY - Naughty Dog's 'The Last of Us' Multiplayer Spin-Off Hits Pause Amid Layoffs | Benzinga
Naughty Dog, the first-party video game developer owned by Sony Group Corp. (NYSE: SONY), is reportedly facing layoffs, primarily affecting around 25 quality assurance contractors working on the troubled multiplayer spin-off of "The Last of Us."
According to Kotaku, these contractors are expected to have their contracts cut short, and there will be no severance offered. Naughty Dog's headcount was over 400 in July, and no full-time staff seem to be affected.
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