Trion Worlds sold, mass layoffs (Updated 3:10pm EDT)

Details to come as they are made available!  This post will be updated accordingly.

Per an anonymous Trion Worlds employee.

“Greetings. I am sorry to say that Trion has been sold, and that a great many of us are packing to leave today.

Thank you for everything you have done for us. Trion has new owners, and I trust that they will treat you well, as you all deserve.  I will soon lose access to Trion email and channels, and I regret that I do not know who all will be left here, but I hope that the [new team] team will look after you well in future.

I wish you all the very, very best. I hope to see you all in other worlds. Fare well.”

I uh… I’m at a loss for words.

http://forums.archeagegame.com/showthread.php?345953-Trion-has-been-sold!

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Update #1 (3pm EDT): Brasse has responded to a post on this topic on the Rift Forums. http://forums.riftgame.com/general-discussions/news-announcements/507138-trion-transitioning-gamigo-question-comment-thread.html#post5366546

“Good morning, all.

There is a lot of concern this morning about our acquisition, but I want to make sure you know that the games will go on!

I would like to share the official statement from Trion:

“Greetings — We can confirm that there has been a transaction involving Trion Worlds and its games.

While many of the names and faces you’ve come to know in our studios will remain on through this transition, others will not be making the journey. To those who are leaving us, we are forever grateful for your incredible work and contributions over the years.

We’d like to assure our communities that the games will continue on in capable hands moving forward, as everyone involved is aiming to make this transition as smooth as possible for you. We will have more information to reveal as soon as we possibly can.

From the bottom of all of our hearts, we thank you for your time and dedication to our games and hope that you’ve enjoyed the experience as much as we have. From spending time with you in game, to seeing you at conventions, to talking with you on livestreams and forums, it’s been our pleasure to be a part of this exceptional community with you since our first launch more than seven years ago.
Please know that you have our deepest gratitude. As for our games, we hope you continue to enjoy playing them far into the future!

The Trion Worlds Team”

I’ll be here until end of day and will either answer or forward your questions to the team.
It has been a rare honor to share Telara with you all! I will still wander its pathways as an ordinary citizen. =)
Brasse”

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Update #2 (3:10pm EDT): Per Gamasutra: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/329119/Report_Significant_layoffs_at_Trion_Worlds_following_acquisition_by_Gamigo.php.php

Highlights:

• Only 25 employees of 200+ were offered to stay on
• All games should continue on
• All Trion Worlds offices are impacted by this