This sounds pretty brutal, moving employees to rooms where they have no work just to pressure them to quit. I get that companies need to cut costs, but this feels like a harsh way to do it. Canceling big projects like the Naruto game is also a huge letdown for fans.
It's disappointing to hear about Bandai Namco cutting projects, especially ones related to Naruto and One Piece. Those franchises have such massive fanbases, and now we won't get to see what they were working on. The situation with forcing employees to resign is even worse.
It's shocking that even after the success of Elden Ring and Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, Bandai Namco is making such drastic moves. Canceling major projects and reducing the workforce sounds like a major shift in their strategy. Wonder what their next steps will be.
I really hope this isn't a trend we keep seeing with big studios. Forcing employees to resign instead of layoffs just feels wrong. Plus, the canceled projects like Naruto and One Piece could have been huge hits. Tough times for Bandai Namco and its fans.