In the world of video games, events are not uncommon, and from time to time projects that have been in development for years do not materialize, so they are canceled before the developer continues to incur losses for the studios. This is a recent incident Very ok gameIts creators CelesteWho somewhere has revealed that their next big title isn’t going to see the light of day, which will surprise fans of the company.
The cancellation of the much awaited project was announced this week EarthbladeDescribed as a “2D action and exploration” game The decision was described by studio executives as a “colossal, heartbreaking and yet relieving failure”. Maddie Thorson.
Announced in 2021 with a concept trailer and its soundtrack, the game promises a platforming experience with elements of combat and exploration. However, several factors have complicated its development, including internal disagreements over intellectual property rights. Celeste. This conflict led to the departure of the founding members Pedro Medeiros After a difficult process, according to ThorsonHelped the team reassess whether they should continue with the project
Despite the progress achieved, Earthblade After years of work, it has not developed as expected. Thorson and Noel BerryThe company’s co-founder, noted that the pressure to surpass the success of their previous games made the process an exhausting experience. Although the title had potential, the team decided to abandon the idea and prioritize their creative well-being.
After the cancellation, several members moved on with other projects, while Thorson Y Berry They chose to go back to their roots and focus on smaller scale games, similar to the approach they had with them Celeste y Towerfall. They are now in the prototyping phase, looking to rekindle their passion for development and explore new ideas at their own pace.
That means, it will be several years before we see a new game from him.
Through: Eurogamer
