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Fans of popular indie gameNight in the Woodsreceived unfortunate news that the game’s indirect sequel,Revenant Hill, has been canceled by developer The Glory Society. The success of the quirky point-and-click adventure had many fans looking forward to asimilar game toNight in the Woods, but this particular project has now reached an abrupt end.
Sharing a similar style and mysterious storyline,Revenant Hillwas considered by many to be a promising spiritual successor toNight in the Woods. Players fell in love with the original for its endearing characters and spooky atmosphere, and the cancelation ofRevenant Hillhas come as a shock to many fans.
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The Glory Society, co-developers ofNight in the Woodsand worker cooperative behindRevenant Hill, announced that their current project has been canceled due to staff health complications.Revenant Hillwas first announced in May of this year during a PlayStation Showcase event. Fans were initially thrilled to receive a new game with a similar aesthetic and cast of characters toNight in the Woods. However, a press release shared today by The Glory Society reveals that core members of the development team have had to step away due to serious health issues. to ensure the well-being of all team members, The Glory Society made the difficult decision to end development onRevenant Hill. While many fans noted their disappointment with the announcement, they also shared their sympathies with the team.
Game Developers Have Seen A Number of Shutdowns and Layoffs in 2023
The video game industry has seen numerous studio shutdowns and department layoffs throughout the year, making The Glory Society yet another addition to the growing list of unfortunate closures and cancelations. Earlier this year,Daedalic Entertainment shut down its development studiofollowing the financial and critical failure ofThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum. However, other renowned studios have also been facing complications.
HaloandDestinycreator Bungie recently released a number of staff, andAssassin’s CreeddeveloperUbisoft Montreal is the latest studio hit with layoffs, after restructuring at a number of Ubisoft offices. Other big name companies to face staff cuts in 2023 include Sega’s Relic Entertainment, BioWare, CD Projekt Red, Ascendant Studios, Epic Games, Media Molecule, and Microsoft.
Gaming fans have been confused by the number of staffing terminations and studio shutdowns in 2023. Many companies have reported increased profits and boosted player counts, yet developers continue to see team reductions and budget cuts. While the video game industry has always faced fluctuations, many fans remain weary about the future of their favorite franchises and studios.
Night In The Woods
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College dropout Mae Borowski returns home to the crumbling former mining town of Possum Springs seeking to resume her aimless former life and reconnect with the friends she left behind. It was always just shapes to her and maybe that’s why the familiar shapes gave her more comfort than the shapes at college.But things aren’t the same. Home seems different now and her friends have grown and changed. Gregg. Bea. Even Aunt Mall Cop. Leaves are falling and the wind is growing colder. Strange things are happening as the light fades.And there’s something in the woods.NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world. After a successful Kickstarter it’s being made by Infinite Fall, a teamup of Alec Holowka (Aquaria), Scott Benson (Late Night Work Club), and Bethany Hockenberry.
