Summary:
- Hi-Rez Studios, the developer behind popular games like SMITE and Paladins, has announced that it is ending development on the original SMITE game and shifting its focus to SMITE 2.
- As a result of this transition, the company has laid off up to half of its employees, as it streamlines its operations to support the development of SMITE 2.
- The announcement suggests that Hi-Rez is prioritizing the development of the sequel to its flagship MOBA title, SMITE, as it looks to modernize and improve the game's technology and features.