The entire staff of videogame publishing division of Annapurna Interactive, also known as Annapurna Games, has reportedly resigned following a dispute with owner Megan Ellison, according to a report by Bloomberg News. This leaves questions over the future of several games yet to be published by the company, including Silent Hill Townfall, Blade Runner 2033 Labyrinth, Wanderstop, and Lushfoil Photography Sim.
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In a statement given to Bloomberg, Ellison has reaffirmed the commitment to the 14 games currently in development and scheduled for release over the coming years. "Our top priority is continuing to our developer and publishing partners during this transition," the statement reads. "We're committed to not only our existing slate of games but also expanding our presence in the interactive space as we continue to look for opportunities to take a more integrated approach to linear and interactive storytelling across film and TV, gaming, and theater."
Despite that, Bloomberg also reports that several developers have been left scrambling in the wake of these resignations, with previous s now unreachable and doubts growing over funding and . The report also states that Annapurna Interactive president, Hector Sanchez, has since informed developers that the company will replace staff to fill roles now vacated, and will honor all contracts. Though what form that will take, and how quickly that can be put in place, has yet to be confirmed.
PCGamesN has reached out to Annapurna Interactive for comment.