Control 2 Stays on Track Despite Mass Resignation

Recent mass resignations at Annapurna Interactive sparked concerns about the future of several games in development. However, some projects appear unaffected by the upheaval. This includes notable titles like Control 2 and Wanderstop.

Key Games Seemingly Unaffected:

• Control 2: Remedy Entertainment, the developer, confirmed their publishing agreement is with Annapurna Pictures, and that they are self-publishing Control 2, ensuring continued development and launch. This was confirmed via a statement from their communications director, Thomas Puha, on Twitter (X).

• Wanderstop: Davey Wreden (creator of The Stanley Parable) and Team Ivy Road have both publicly stated that development continues without interruption. They expressed confidence in the game's imminent release.

• Lushfoil Photography Sim: While acknowledging the impact of the situation and expressing gratitude for Annapurna's support, the development team stated the game is nearly complete and expects minimal disruption.

• Mixtape: Beethoven & Dinosaur, creators of The Artful Escape, confirmed that development on their upcoming title, Mixtape, is progressing as planned.

Games Facing Uncertainty:

Conversely, several other projects' statuses remain unclear. Developers for titles including Silent Hill: Downfall, Morsels, The Lost Wild, Bounty Star, and the internally developed Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth have yet to provide public updates.

Annapurna's Response:

Annapurna Pictures CEO Megan Ellison assured continued support for their development and publishing partners amidst this transition.

The Resignation:

The mass resignation of Annapurna Interactive's entire 25-person team followed failed negotiations regarding the studio's independence, occurring shortly after the departure of former president Nathan Gary. The team cited disagreements over the studio's future direction. Despite this, Annapurna Pictures remains committed to interactive entertainment.

While some projects appear secure, the future of several other games remains uncertain following this significant disruption at Annapurna Interactive.