NetEase Shuts Down Another Game Studio, Impacting Watch Dogs Developers

In a recent wave of studio closures, NetEase has announced the shutdown of another game development studio, impacting developers who have worked on popular titles like Watch Dogs. The studio, led by former Ubisoft developers including those who worked on Watch Dogs: Legion, will be closing its doors on November 17th.

One of the affected developers, Sean Crooks, who was a producer on games like Watch Dogs: Legion, expressed his sadness over the closure. The studio had been working on a new game called Midnight Riders, an open-world action-adventure game that was highly anticipated by fans.

NetEase’s decision to shut down the studio comes as part of a larger strategy to scale back on foreign investments. Despite the studio’s talented team and the potential of their upcoming game, Midnight Riders, NetEase has chosen to disband the studio and discontinue their funding.

This closure marks another blow to the gaming industry, particularly for developers who have worked on high-profile titles like Watch Dogs. The impact of studio closures on developers and the wider gaming community remains a topic of concern, as talented individuals find themselves without a place to continue their creative work.