Sony shuts Evolution Studios, home of the game Driveclub

Following the loss of 55 jobs last year, remaining staff are made redundant as the Cheshire-based studio closes due to "changes to the European studios structure"

Sony has announced that it is closing UK-based video game developer Evolution Studios, developer of the World Rally Championship and MotorStorm titles, as well as the more recent PS4 exclusive, Driveclub.

In a statement to gamesindustry.biz, a Sony spokesperson said the decision was made after one of its "regular reviews" of the groups that make up SCE Worldwide Studios: "As part of this process we have reviewed and assessed all current projects and plans for the short and medium term and have decided to make some changes to the European studios structure."