SEGA recently merged a number of its established company’s into two separate divisions. Unit 1 houses teams focused on single player experiences and Unit 2 houses teams which are primarily focussed on multiplayer experiences. SEGA has now announced that Sonic Team will now permanently be housed in Unit 1 as it primarily works on the Sonic video games. Unit 1 is lead by ex-2nd Development Division Head, Osamu Ohashi who was recently promoted to CEO of Atlus.
Unit 1:
- Sonic Team (Sonic, Puyo Puyo, Shinobi, Sakura Wars)
- RGG Studio (Yakuza, Monkey Ball, Virtua Fighter)
- P – Studio (Persona)
- Studio Zero (Metaphor)
- Studio Maniax (Shin Megami Tensei, Etrian Odyssey)
Unit 2:
- Online R&D Department (PSO2)
- Mobile Game Division (Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!)
- Sapporo Studio (Crazy Taxi)
