Tencent-owned Lightspeed LA is laying off staff

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Lightspeed LA, Tencent's US-based subsidiary, laid off 80 employees due to a shift in creative and development direction for Last Sentinel. The studio cited "extensive internal reviews and play-testing" that signaled early impressions didn't meet expectations. Affected staff are being offered comprehensive support and internal transfer opportunities where possible. Tencent reaffirmed its long-term commitment to North America as a cornerstone of its global gaming strategy.

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Appeared in 2026-07-30.