Late last week, rumors began swirling that En Masse Entertainment had entered a round of layoffs, and this week we can confirm via En Masse's public relations team that some staff reductions have indeed occurred at the TERA publisher.
The statement from En Masse sent directly to MMORPG.com is as follows:
The gaming industry is a fast moving, ever evolving and changing business, which requires companies to occasionally reassess and realign to serve the needs of the business and its community. En Masse found itself in this situation, and staff reductions were part of the shift, in late March, to better position the company for the future. We're deeply sad about having to let some of our staff go, and will do our best to help them move on. We will continue our presence as a Western publisher and support our games including TERA and the upcoming Battleplans, a unique RTS hybrid which will serve as the company’s first cross platform project.
As for just how many were effected by these layoffs, that part remains unclear. We'll bring you more on this story if and when it develops, but the simple truth may just be "this stuff happens" in all business.
Be sure to hit up our TERA game page for the most up to date stories out of En Masse.
