The Relic Entertainment CEO has detailed the studio’s new strategy after splitting from Sega, stating that it will focus on smaller titles and classic revivals. The CEO also explained how the new strategy will impact the Relic Entertainment workforce following last year’s layoffs.
Relic Entertainment has a renowned legacy of games behind it, with titles such as the Homeworld, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, and Company of Heroes series. Even though the studio has breathed life into these gems, it has also struggled with ownership changes. Relic Entertainment was purchased by THQ in 2004 before the latter went bankrupt, forcing Relic to be acquired by Sega. Then, in 2024, Sega sold it to UK-based investment firm Emona Capital LLP, which led Relic to decide to become an independent studio. Now, the studio’s CEO has offered more details on what fans can expect from Relic moving forward.
Relic Entertainment goes independent in a move that appears to be in response to the wave of layoffs ravaging the gaming industry.
Following the consequences of Relic’s separation from Sega, and with the goal of becoming an independent studio, CEO Justin Dowdeswell explained in a press release what Relic’s future plans are. He...
