Guildford, UK office closes as further cuts bite.

It’s barely a week since Trion Worlds announced the closure of its San Diego office, marking the start of a plan to revitalize the MMO developer. That strategy continues today, with the announcement that Trion’s European headquarters is to close.

In a statement released to trade magazine MCV, the firm said that "As part of its recent company realignment, Trion’s European publishing office based in Guildford, UK, will be closing down." More than ten employees are understood to be affected.

The statement continued by adding that localized versions of their games would not be affected, as development would continue from their Redwood City, CA studio.

Trion previously went through restructuring in May this year.

The office, situated in the gaming industry hub of Guildford, UK, supported the developer’s European PR, marketing and sales initiatives. It also housed the European community management team for titles such as Rift and Defiance.

Our thoughts and sympathies are with those affected.

Gareth “Gazimoff” Harmer, Senior Contributing Editor