《质量效应》创作者工作室关闭并取消雄心勃勃的科幻游戏
凯西·哈德森 (Casey Hudson) 的工作室 Humanoid Origin 宣布在经历资金短缺后将关闭。 《质量效应》创作者开发的工作室也取消了其未命名的 AAA 科幻游戏的开发。 Humanoid Origin 的关闭延续了对游戏行业产生不利影响的趋势。
游戏行业的玩家数量和收入不断增长，这激发了游戏发行商开发下一款大型游戏并争夺市场份额的希望。
Humanoid Origin 的创始人凯西·哈德森 (Casey Hudson) 也采取了类似的路径来开发一款雄心勃勃的科幻游戏。不幸的是，工作室成立三年后，哈德森在社交媒体上发表了结束语。
哈德森宣布人类起源关闭
《质量效应》创作者@CaseyDHudson在 LinkedIn 上宣布，致力于新科幻 IP 的@HumanoidOrigin即将关闭。
“尽管我们努力保护工作室免受行业中更广泛的挑战，但意外的资金短缺使我们无法维持运营。” pic.twitter.com/ZCxvgjSy8M
—杰夫·基斯利 (@geoffkeighley) 2024 年 11 月 25 日
Casey Hudson, the Mass Effect creator, announced that his game studio, Humanoid Origin, would be closing down. Hudson attributed the closure to “an unexpected shortfall of funding” that left the studio unable to sustain its operations. Hudson stated that the closure happened despite working to shield the studio from broader challenges in the industry.
Humanoid Origin, previously known as Humanoid Studios, was founded in 2021 after Hudson left BioWare in 2020 to pursue new creative ventures.
The studio’s announcement also addressed the status of its untitled sci-fi game that was under development by revealing that it would be canceled. Hudson’s post on Humanoid Origin’s LinkedIn profile stated that the studio was “heartbroken” by the fact that they would not be able to bring the new science fiction universe to completion.
Much like Hudson’s previous projects, Human Origin’s untitled AAA sci-fi project promised a character-driven narrative set in a unique universe.
In March 2022, Hudson revealed details about the game by describing it as a “multi-platform AAA game.” The former Mass Effect director said the game would focus on a narrative where gamers could explore an expansive new sci-fi universe. The reveal featured two concept art depicting the futuristic landscapes of the game. The concept art also contained quotes from Hudson and Izaak Moody, Humanoid Origin’s art director, who both praised the project for being part of what inspired them to make games.
Humanoid Origin adds to piling industry layoffs
Casey Hudson also announced that the game studio would be assisting staff through the transition to new employment as it closes. Hudson said that helping the staff was a priority and praised his team for the work done at the studio.
Some gamers found the studio’s closure surprising. They pointed out that it had been hiring staff as recently as May 2024. At the time, the studio advertised 10 positions, some of which were at the senior level.
Human Origin’s announcement sparked a discussion among gamers and game developers online, with many of them expressing their disappointment. Some gamers noted the increasing difficulty of developing new original IPs in the industry.
In 2024 alone, over 14,000 employees lost their jobs, a significant jump from the 10,500 layoffs recorded in 2023.
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