Annapurna Interactive Games Unfazed by Departures

Recent mass resignations at Annapurna Interactive sparked concerns about the future of several game projects. However, some titles appear unaffected, including the highly anticipated Control 2 and Wanderstop.

Key Projects Proceeding Despite Resignations

Following Bloomberg's report highlighting the chaos caused by the exodus, several developers have publicly confirmed their projects' continued progress.

Remedy Entertainment, the developer of Control 2, clarified that their agreement is with Annapurna Pictures, and since they are self-publishing Control 2, development remains unaffected. Similarly, Davey Wreden and Team Ivy Road confirmed that Wanderstop development is progressing smoothly. Matt Newell's Lushfoil Photography Sim, nearing completion, also seems unaffected, though the team acknowledged the loss of the Annapurna Interactive team. Beethoven & Dinosaur also reassured fans that Mixtape is still under development.

Uncertainty Remains for Other Titles

Conversely, the status of several other titles, including Silent Hill: Downfall, Morsels, The Lost Wild, Bounty Star, and the internally developed Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth, remains uncertain, pending developer statements.

Annapurna Pictures CEO Megan Ellison affirmed a commitment to supporting their partners during this transition. While the situation is fluid, many developers have expressed confidence in their projects' future.

Annapurna Interactive's Mass Resignation

The mass resignation of Annapurna Interactive's entire 25-person team stemmed from disagreements regarding the studio's future direction, following the departure of former president Nathan Gary. Despite this, Annapurna Pictures remains dedicated to interactive entertainment. For further details on this controversy, please see the linked article.