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Marvel Rivals publisher NetEase responds to shocking layoffs, claims they were to "optimise development efficiency"


NetEase has released a statement following the shock Marvel Rivals layoffs last night.

Watch on YouTube The Marvel Rivals publisher has now broken its silence on the layoffs, calling them a "difficult decision" made to "optimise development efficiency" for the game. "We're excited to deliver new super hero characters, maps, features, and content to ensure an engaging live service experience for our worldwide player base." As reported last night, the job cuts within Marvel Rivals' western-based development team follow a recent pattern by NetEase, which has made broader reconsiderations to its overseas investments and studios.

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