Enad International 7 has introduced that it is going to be closing down Antimatter Video games, the studio behind Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, this summer season.
The announcement was made at present (Could 26) with the mother or father firm confirming the closure as a part of its ongoing efforts to attain greater predictability and profitability. It defined that the choice was made “after exploring numerous strategic choices” and the closure will “possible happen throughout this summer season” (through PCGamer).
“The Group evaluated numerous strategic choices for AMG, together with work-for-hire (WFH), studio sale, and third-party publishing partnerships for IGI., the title AMG has been creating over the previous couple of years,” Enad International 7 mentioned.
“Nonetheless, these efforts haven’t produced adequate traction inside the Group’s goal timeline. Consequently, the Board has made the choice to restrict additional funding and transfer in the direction of closing the studio.”
Rising Storm was developed by Tripwire Interactive, however Antimatter Video games took over as lead for the Rising Storm 2: Vietnam.
Antimatter Video games is at the moment engaged on the 1980 Chilly Battle shooter I.G.I Origins, which says is “coming quickly” on the Steam retailer web page. Nonetheless, Enad International 7 didn’t supply any details about the continued challenge, so it’s unclear right now whether or not the sport can be cancelled.
I.G.I Origins was introduced in 2019 and is the prequel to 2000’s Challenge I.G.I. Growth updates have been quiet, nevertheless it’s possible Antimatter will launch an announcement following the information of its closure.
In different gaming information, THQ Nordic, the unique writer of Alan Wake, has provided to publish a bodily version for the upcoming sequel. Alan Wake 2 can be launching on October 17, however Treatment Leisure has confirmed that each one editions of the sport on each platform can be digital-only.
“I imply… we did the disc model of Alan Wake for PC again within the day ICYMI [in case you missed it]” THQ Nordic mentioned. “And simply because ONE particular person (or firm) doesn’t love bodily, there’s a lot who nonetheless do. Give it some thought. We’d like to go at it once more! Full circle and all.”