PlayStation Studios Break Silence On Abortion Rights After Roe Overturned - Kotaku

As a result of the ruling, the studio said it will now implement a travel reimbursement program to help employees access any reproductive or gender-affirming healthcare they require, even if such care is criminalized in the employee’s home state.

While the Destiny 2 maker has continually been outspoken on political issues, other studios are making their positions public for the first time, and some are committing to providing material support to employees.

That was following an email from Sony Interactive Entertainment head Jim Ryan calling on employees to “respect differences of opinion” on abortion back when a draft opinion of the Court’s decision had first leaked.

“We will continue to uphold those values and actively support all our employees in receiving the care they need and want,” tweeted Naughty Dog.

But unlike Microsoft, which previously said it would also reimburse employees for expenses associated with seeking out-of-state medical care, Sony hasn’t yet confirmed if it is taking any similar steps.

Electronic Arts is another company that has waffled on the issue, previously steering away from promoting public statements regarding attacks on transgender rights and abortion access.

Ubisoft also recently came out in support of trans and reproductive rights, but is also still reviewing its benefit plans to see what financial support it will offer to employees.

EA Austin, where BioWare Austin and other EA employees work, is one of the many game studios located in the trigger-law state.

Microsoft will continue to do everything we can under the law to support our employees and their enrolled dependents in accessing critical healthcare—which already includes services like abortion and gender-affirming care—regardless of where they live across the U.S.

This support has been extended to include travel expense assistance for these and other lawful medical services where access to care is limited in availability in an employee’s home geographic region