Sega Cancels Super Game, Reassigns 100+ Staff as Weak F2P Results Cut Priority
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Updated · Nintendo Life · May 12
Sega Cancels Super Game, Reassigns 100+ Staff as Weak F2P Results Cut Priority
1 articles · Updated · Nintendo Life · May 12
Sega said its planned “Super Game” has been canceled, with more than 100 employees being shifted to full-game development and no additional cancellation costs recorded.
Weak free-to-play and games-as-a-service performance drove the move, with Sega specifically citing Sonic Rumble Party as underperforming and lowering the priority of F2P development.
The scrapped project had been pitched as a globally scalable major title that could engage players, streamers and viewers, with Sega’s CEO previously suggesting it might generate more than 100 billion yen.
Sega said the cancellation does not alter its broader lineup plans, and it remains on track to revive classic franchises including Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio.
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