Codemasters, the British video game developer and publisher, recently announced layoffs at their F1 and WRC video game studios. This announcement comes after the company reported a decrease in sales for their racing titles in 2020.

The layoffs are said to affect around 70 employees, with the majority of those coming from the F1 studio. This studio is responsible for the development of the official F1 video game series, which has been a staple in the racing genre for over a decade. The WRC studio, which produces the official World Rally Championship video game series, will also be affected by the layoffs.

Codemasters CEO Frank Sagnier said that the layoffs were necessary in order to ensure the company’s long-term success. He also stated that the company is committed to providing support to those affected by the layoffs.

The news of the layoffs has been met with mixed reactions from fans of the series. Many have expressed their disappointment at the news, while others have praised Codemasters for taking action to ensure their future success.

It remains to be seen how these layoffs will affect Codemasters’ future projects. The company has already announced plans for a new F1 game in 2021, but it is unclear if the layoffs will have any impact on its development.

Regardless of the outcome, it is clear that Codemasters is taking steps to ensure their long-term success. It remains to be seen how these layoffs will affect their future projects, but it is clear that the company is committed to providing support to those affected by the layoffs.