Sega Directs Creative Assembly to Refocus on RTS Games After Hyenas Cancellation

The decision follows layoffs and the cancellation of other unannounced titles, as Sega seeks to improve profitability and return to the studio's strengths.

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.