Following the recent closure of SEGA’s UK-based Racing Studio, Colin McRae developer Codemasters today revealed that it has reached an agreement with SEGA to immediately acquire the studio, securing the once-uncertain jobs of more than 40 employees.

Located in Solihull, the studio was most recently responsible for the racing title Sega Rally Revo, which was released across multi-platform. While the game received fair reviews, it was considered a far cry from a financial success, leading SEGA to close the studio’s doors.

Codemasters® and Sega Racing Studio

Friday, 25th April – Codemasters® today announced that it has reached an agreement with Sega that facilitates accelerated growth for Codemasters Studios. With immediate effect, Codemasters is to take over the Sega Racing Studio, based in Solihull, central England.

“In seizing this opportunity, we have created additional resources to escalate our plans in the racing segment,” said Rod Cousens, chief executive, Codemasters. “We hope to welcome more than 40 people to the company and we have enjoyed the full co-operation of our friends at Sega in making this happen. It is good business for Codemasters, an exciting prospect and there will be more to come as we are not content to stand still.”

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