One would think they should be looking to hire people, or at least RETAIN senior staff who has experiences for that tech, not cut positions.
Sony not long opened a new studio dedicated to VR development, based in Manchester England.
As the previous project winds down in their London studio, the press release says they will help those effected find jobs elsewhere.
I'm still not seeing anything here that suggests they are winding down VR development. At all.
So ask yourself...why would they not want their senior staff working on their new project?
Where does the article say they have axed all senior members of staff? It doesn't.