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Annapurna Interactive Staff Mass Exodus Explained

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Annapurna Interactive Staff Mass Exodus Explained

A recent mass exodus of staff from hit indie game company Annapurna Interactive has left the company’s future in jeopardy. The publisher, responsible for games like Stray, Outer Wilds, and Cocoon, saw its entire staff quit following a dispute with the company’s owner.

What Happened?

The upheaval began in mid-March 2024 when Annapurna Interactive co-founder James Masi was suddenly let go. Annapurna president Nathan Gary also left the company, which Annapurna claimed was voluntary. However, sources say both execs had been fired, sparking fury among staff.

The situation ultimately reached a head in August when all 25 Annapurna Interactive staff signed a joint resignation letter and provided two weeks’ notice before leaving on 6th September.

Future Projects in Question

Developers working on projects with Annapurna have reassured players that they will still be able to play planned future releases. However, the dispute has left the future of Annapurna’s projects uncertain. One project left in a precarious position is Annapurna’s Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth, its first in-house game.

Future Projects Include:

  • Mixtape from Beethoven and Dinosaur
  • Wanderstop from The Stanley Parable creator Davey Wreden
  • No Code’s Silent Hill: Townfall
  • In a statement, an Annapurna spokesperson said, “The whole situation is a baffler, but now we’re focused on moving forward.” The company is openly hiring to replace staff and has had an influx of quality job applicants.

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