But the Nexon spokesperson claims the restructure is "unrelated to Lawbreakers' financial performance", reiterating that it is primary objective is always to "sharpen Nexon Amercia's focus and improve our overall live operations capability for long-term success."
The spokesperson concluded: "We undoubtedly are a financially stable and growing company continuing to report record earnings. Changes we made will not be tied to Maplestory M Mesos for sale financial reasons, but to change Nexon around in order to establish ourselves being a strong player within the Western market, replicating the success Nexon has received in Asia."
UPDATE: The Nexon America spokesperson has contacted GamesIndustry.biz to clarify that the number of staff suffering from these layoffs is "definitely not just one fifth" - a figure we're told is "not even close".
They also stressed that this known ex-employees mentioned above just weren't connected to Lawbreakers, restating how the Boss Key title's struggles are unrelated for the Nexon America restructure.
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