Amplitude to focus on in-development projects as it splits from Sega
Amplitude Studios has reestablished itself as an independent studio after management bought back the studio from Sega.
Sega says the sale follows a “period of close consultation” between Amplitude and Sega management and “concludes the structural reforms that have been taking place in Sega’s European business”. The publisher previously canned its plans to launch live-service shooter Hyenas, with job losses at UK studio Creative Assembly as a result.
Sega acquired Amplitude in 2016. It has released Endless Space 2, Humankind, and Endless Dungeon over that time.
“Sega Europe has today announced the sale of Amplitude Studios following a management buyout from senior leaders and employees at the Parisian studio. The move will see Amplitude go back to its roots as an independent organisation and concludes the structural reforms that have been taking place in Sega’s European business,” Sega said in a statement to press.