Sierra On-Line Announces Reorganization on Stomped is a press release announcing just that, the "strategic reorganization" of this studio owned by Vivendi Universal Publishing "that will improve operating efficiencies through the consolidation of non-developmental functions." Word is over 250 positions will be eliminated between the closing of Dynamix and Sierra's Bellevue office, while approximately 20 positions will be transferred to VU Interactive Publishing's Los Angeles headquarters. Here is the list of key elements of the reorganization, which indicate that in spite of the demise of Dynamix (story), the TRIBES franchise still may have a future:

• Non-Developmental Functions. A number of key functional areas within Sierra's Bellevue, WA headquarters will be consolidated and managed as corporate functions within VU Interactive Publishing. These moves will improve efficiency and allow VU Interactive Publishing to maximize operating synergies across studios.
• Product Development. There will be several key changes within Sierra's internal and external studios. Dynamix, based in Eugene, OR, will be closed and the development of key franchises including Tribes will move to Sierra's Bellevue studio. The Bellevue studio will remain central to the new organization, and will, in addition to Tribes, be responsible for the best-selling SWAT and Hoyle franchises. Concord, MA-based Papyrus, which has a strong heritage in the development of racing games, will continue as a key studio, maintaining responsibility for the NASCAR franchise. Cambridge, MA-based Impressions, will remain a key development studio, responsible for a number of pre-eminent titles including the Ancient City Building series and Lords of the Realm.
• Sierra Home. The Sierra Home division, which produces a range of cooking, gardening, genealogy, and publishing titles, will concentrate on the development of its print business. All other product categories will be divested. VU Interactive Publishing will retain Sierra's best-selling Print Artist franchises, which will continue as an important part of the Sierra portfolio and be managed out of the Los Angeles office.