Overview

• Sega has announced that Creative Assembly, the studio behind the cancelled online shooter Hyenas, will refocus on developing real-time strategy (RTS) games.
• The decision to cancel Hyenas, despite its positive reception, was due to Sega's doubts about the game's long-term competitive viability.
• Sega's decision to shift Creative Assembly's focus was influenced by the 'favorable winds of the early Covid-19 period,' which led the company to accelerate growth in new areas.
• The cancellation of Hyenas resulted in layoffs at Creative Assembly, and Sega is currently consulting with employees about further job losses.
• Sega has also cancelled the development of other unannounced titles alongside Hyenas as part of a wider initiative to improve profitability.