<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Sony Bend Studio, known for developing Days Gone and Syphon Filter series, has laid off about 30% of its workforce.</li><li>The layoffs were preceded by the cancellation of an unannounced live-service game, prompting the studio to shift focus to a new project.</li><li>Earlier this year, Sony canceled live-service games for Bend Studios and Bluepoint Games.</li><li>The company aims for long-term success through these strategic changes.</li><li>Bend Studio thanked the departing team members for their contributions.</li><li>Days Gone, the studio's open-world zombie survival game, was well-received for its Oregon landscapes and landmarks.</li><li>The remastered version of Days Gone on PS5 has enhanced graphics and performance.</li><li>Fans speculate the new project could be a sequel to Days Gone, but no official confirmation is available yet.</li></ul>

Sony Bend Studio lays off 30% of staff

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