El estudio del creador de Mass Effect cierra y cancela un ambicioso juego de ciencia ficción
El estudio de Casey Hudson, Humanoid Origin, anunció que cerrará después de experimentar escasez de financiación. El estudio desarrollado por el creador de Mass Effect también canceló el desarrollo de su juego de ciencia ficción AAA sin título. El cierre de Humanoid Origin continúa una tendencia que ha afectado negativamente a la industria del juego.
La industria del juego ha experimentado un crecimiento en términos de jugadores e ingresos, lo que ha motivado las esperanzas de los editores de juegos de desarrollar el próximo gran juego y competir por cuotas de mercado.
Casey Hudson, el fundador de Humanoid Origin, tomó un camino similar para desarrollar un ambicioso juego de ciencia ficción. Desafortunadamente, tres años después de la fundación del estudio, Hudson recurrió a las redes sociales para dar un mensaje de cierre.
Hudson anuncia el cierre de Human Origin
El creador de Mass Effect, @CaseyDHudson, anunció en LinkedIn que @HumanoidOrigin , que trabaja en una nueva IP de ciencia ficción, cerrará.
"A pesar de los esfuerzos por proteger al estudio de desafíos más amplios en la industria, un déficit inesperado de financiación nos dejó incapaces de mantener las operaciones". pic.twitter.com/ZCxvgjSy8M
- Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) 25 de noviembre de 2024
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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