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‘Marvel Rivals’ Layoffs Baffle Everyone After The Game Is A Massive Hit
In a shocking move, NetEase Games has announced layoffs affecting a few employees in its US support division, leaving the gaming community stunned and confused. This unexpected news comes just as the company is basking in the success of Marvel Rivals, which has reportedly achieved massive hit status.
According to reports, six people have been laid off from the US team, a move that has sparked outrage among fans and developers alike. One of the affected employees, Thaddeus Sasser, took to social media to express his disbelief at the situation. “This is such a weird industry… My stellar, talented team just helped deliver an incredibly successful new franchise in Marvel Rivals for NetEase Games… and were just laid off!” he wrote.
As details of the layoffs began to emerge, it became clear that there was some misinformation floating around about the extent of the cuts. While the affected employees are certainly a loss, the size of the US team being cut should not be overstated – with NetEase boasting an enormous 29,128 employees worldwide, the impact on the company as a whole is relatively small.
Despite this, the decision to cut the US support division has raised eyebrows in the gaming community. With Marvel Rivals achieving such incredible success, many are left wondering why the team behind it would be let go. It’s clear that there was some miscommunication about the situation, with NetEase attempting to clarify things by releasing a statement.
The company stressed that while the layoffs were true, they were not as extensive as initially reported and emphasized their commitment to continuing to support the Western audience for Marvel Rivals. “We will not lose touch with the Western audience,” the statement read. “We frequently have meetings with US-based Marvel about the game.”
As the news continues to spread, it’s clear that this situation has struck a chord with many in the gaming industry and beyond. While the layoffs may seem baffling at first glance, it remains unclear what prompted NetEase to take such an action. One thing is certain, however – the sudden dismissal of some of Marvel Rivals’ key team members has left fans and developers alike feeling stunned and concerned about the future of the game.
Source: http://www.forbes.com
