Annapurna Interactive's recent mass staff resignation sparked concerns about the future of its projects. However, several high-profile titles appear unaffected.
Control 2, Wanderstop, and More Remain on Track
Following Bloomberg's report detailing the chaos surrounding Annapurna's restructuring, several developers have publicly confirmed their projects are proceeding as planned. Remedy Entertainment, self-publishing Control 2, assured fans that their agreement with Annapurna Pictures (separate from Annapurna Interactive) secures the game's development and release. Davey Wreden and Team Ivy Road similarly confirmed Wanderstop's continued progress, expressing confidence in its imminent release. Matt Newell's Lushfoil Photography Sim, nearing completion, also appears unaffected, though the team acknowledged the loss of their collaboration with Annapurna Interactive. Beethoven & Dinosaur also confirmed that Mixtape remains in development.
Conversely, the status of several other titles, including Silent Hill: Downfall, Morsels, The Lost Wild, Bounty Star, and the internally developed Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth, remains uncertain pending developer statements.
Annapurna Pictures CEO Megan Ellison reiterated the company's commitment to supporting its developer partners amidst this transition. While the future of Annapurna Interactive remains unclear, many developers express optimism regarding their individual projects.
Annapurna Interactive's Mass Resignation and Continued Support
The entire 25-person Annapurna Interactive team resigned this month due to disagreements over the studio's future direction, following the departure of former president Nathan Gary. Despite this, Annapurna Pictures intends to maintain its presence in the gaming industry. For further details on the situation, please see the linked article.
