ソニーは、PlayStation Visual Arts Studioでの仕事を削減します
ソニーは最近、サンディエゴのビジュアルアーツスタジオとマレーシアのPSスタジオの視覚芸術スタジオから不特定の数の従業員を解雇しました。 Kotakuによると、影響を受けたスタッフは今週初めに彼らの最終日が3月7日になることを通知されました。これらのレイオフは、Bend Studioで最近キャンセルされたライブサービスゲームを含むさまざまなプロジェクトに取り組んだ開発者に影響を与えました。アートとテクニカルサポートの提供で知られる視覚芸術は、特に私たちの最後のパート1と2のリマスターで、他のPlayStation First-Party Studiosと協力しています。
IGNは、PS Studios Malaysiaの少なくとも1つとともに、視覚芸術からのレイオフを確認したLinkedInのいくつかの開発者を特定しました。元ビジュアルアーツの従業員は、レイオフは「複数のプロジェクトのキャンセル」に起因すると述べました。
これは、2023年の別の波に続いて、過去2年以内に視覚芸術のレイオフの第2ラウンドを示しています。視覚芸術とスタジオの進行中のプロジェクトの現在の従業員数は不明のままです。 IGNはPlayStationからコメントを求めました。
これらのレイオフは、2023年に始まったゲーム業界での雇用削減とプロジェクトのキャンセルの幅広い傾向の一部です。その年には10,000人以上のゲーム開発者が解雇されました。2025年には14,000人以上に増加しました。
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Shadow of the Monkey King: The PS5 Patch That Shakes the System – 93GB Download Warning
The highly anticipated Shadow of the Monkey King—officially titled Wukong—has dropped a major performance patch for PlayStation 5, promising smoother gameplay, enhanced visuals, and improved load times. But fans are bracing for a shock: the update weighs in at a massive 93GB.
What’s New in the Patch?
The latest patch brings significant improvements to the game’s already impressive technical foundation:
Ray Tracing Enhancements: More realistic lighting, reflections, and ambient occlusion across all key environments—from the misty peaks of the Five Elements Mountains to the fiery depths of the Underworld.
Framerate Stability: Fixed stuttering issues in high-combat sequences, ensuring a buttery-smooth 60fps experience in Performance Mode.
Reduced Load Times: Level transitions and fast-travel now load up to 40% faster, thanks to optimized data streaming and expanded SSD utilization.
AI & NPC Improvements: Enemies react more dynamically to player actions, and non-combat NPCs now display more lifelike behaviors and dialogue variations.
The 93GB Download: Why So Big?
While the patch delivers on quality, the 93GB size has sparked mixed reactions online. According to a dev note from Game Science:
“This update includes over 100GB of new assets, including high-resolution textures, additional animation cycles, and expanded audio libraries. The bulk of the data is dedicated to preserving the game's artistic integrity and enabling future mod support through a new asset streaming framework.”
Some users have pointed out that the base game is only ~40GB, meaning the patch nearly doubles the total storage requirement.
What Should Players Do?
Ensure You Have 100GB+ Free Space: The PS5 needs at least 100GB of free space for the full patch installation, including temporary files.
Consider Using a Fast SSD: The patch’s large size and high-speed data transfer mean a fast external SSD or internal NVMe drive is recommended for optimal download and installation times.
Download During Off-Peak Hours: With many players updating simultaneously, expect slower speeds during peak times.
Fan Reactions
The community is split:
“93GB for a game that already looked gorgeous? I’ll take the upgrade.” – @PS5GamerPro
“I’m not mad… I’m just disappointed my 500GB PS5 now has 100GB of ‘just for one game’.” – @GamingWithGrit
“It’s worth it for the ray-traced rain in the Jade Emperor’s palace.” – @MonkeyKingFanatic
Final Thoughts
While the 93GB download is a hefty ask, the performance and visual gains make it a worthwhile investment for fans of Wukong. As one Reddit user put it:
“It’s not a patch. It’s a revelation. Just… maybe start downloading on a weekend.”
So, if you're ready to dive back into the mythic journey of Sun Wukong, grab your staff, clear some storage, and prepare for a transformation—both on screen and on your PS5’s hard drive.
🔥 Wukong has risen. But so has your download bar.
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