Game Developer Closes Pre-Launch, Cites Internal Leaks as Cause
- Possibility Space Studio, founded by Jeff Strain, has ceased operations.
- Former employees confirmed the closure on social media.
- Employee Jennifer Lane confirms closure on LinkedIn, encourages hiring of colleagues.
- Closure linked to major project cancellation due to internal leaks.
- Email from Strain expresses shock and accuses employees of breaching confidentiality.
Possibility Space Studio Closure
Founded by Jeff Strain, the creator of the popular game State of Decay, Possibility Space has reportedly ceased operations. This news has been confirmed by multiple social media posts from previous employees of the company.
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Employee's LinkedIn Post
Jennifer Lane, who was listed as a live director/social systems director at Possibility Space, confirmed the closure of the company in a LinkedIn post. Lane encouraged potential employers to consider her talented colleagues for any open positions in design, engineering, art, and community roles.
Studio's Closure Linked to Major Project Cancellation
According to an email from Strain, obtained by Polygon’s Nicole Carpenter, the studio’s closure was primarily due to the decision to cancel its significant project. This decision was allegedly taken following internal studio leaks to the press, with the email specifically naming a senior reporter as the source of the leak.
Email Statement
The email from Strain expressed shock at the disclosure of non-public information about their project, business and financial relationships, and internal discussions. The email accused current employees as the source of the leak, which Strain considered as a breach of confidentiality agreements.
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