This week’s unexpected development at Annapurna Interactive has shocked the industry. It was stated that the entire team resigned during the negotiations to transform the game division into an independent company. Accordingly, it has been rumored that some of the studio’s games may be canceled.
What will happen to Control 2, Wanderstop and other games?
Annapurna Interactive has many different brands under it. Accordingly, it was stated that the meetings held recently failed and many people in the game department resigned. Annapurna Interactive; Since it is the distributor of productions such as Control 2, Wanderstop and Mixtape, the sector has moved.
However, company owner Megan Ellison said that they will support their game development partners during the transition period. Accordingly, Annapurna Pictures announced that its collaboration with Remedy Entertainment will not be affected. Remedy is developing the Control and Alan Wake series.
The deal to co-finance Control 2 and adapt Control and Alan Wake for other platforms will continue as it was signed directly with Annapurna Pictures. Remedy Communications Director Thomas Puha confirmed that the deal is on track.
On the other hand, Ivy Road’s Wanderstop and Great Ape Games’ new game The Lost Wilds will be published by Annapurna Interactive. No change is expected in the release dates of these titles.
Annapurna Interactive is currently without a developer, although it has produced successful games such as Outer Wilds and Stick it to the Man. A completely new team will need to be hired to restructure the division.
