《質量效應》創作者工作室關閉並取消雄心勃勃的科幻遊戲
凱西·哈德森 (Casey Hudson) 的工作室 Humanoid Origin 宣佈在經歷資金短缺後將關閉。 《質量效應》創作者開發的工作室也取消了其未命名的 AAA 科幻遊戲的開發。 Humanoid Origin 的關閉延續了對遊戲行業產生不利影響的趨勢。
遊戲行業的玩家數量和收入不斷增長，這激發了遊戲發行商開發下一款大型遊戲並爭奪市場份額的希望。
Humanoid Origin 的創始人凱西·哈德森 (Casey Hudson) 也採取了類似的路徑來開發一款雄心勃勃的科幻遊戲。不幸的是，工作室成立三年後，哈德森在社交媒體上發表了結束語。
哈德森宣佈人類起源關閉
《質量效應》創作者@CaseyDHudson在 LinkedIn 上宣佈，致力於新科幻 IP 的@HumanoidOrigin即將關閉。
“儘管我們努力保護工作室免受行業中更廣泛的挑戰，但意外的資金短缺使我們無法維持運營。” pic.twitter.com/ZCxvgjSy8M
—傑夫·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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