Former WoW Designer’s MMO Studio Shut Down: Another Studio Closes Doors

It’s a sad day for the gaming industry as the MMO studio led by former World of Warcraft designer Greg Street has officially shut down. Fantastic Pixel Castle, the studio founded by Street to develop the MMO Ghost for NetEase, will be closing its doors on November 17.

Street, known for his work on World of Warcraft and League of Legends, had high hopes for Ghost and aimed to revolutionize the MMO genre. However, after two years of development, NetEase has decided to end funding for the project, leading to the closure of the studio.

This news comes as a blow to fans who were eagerly anticipating the release of Ghost. The studio’s closure not only means the end of the project but also leaves developers without jobs. Street has expressed his priority in helping his team find new employment opportunities.

It’s a reminder of the challenges faced by independent studios in the gaming industry, especially when relying on external funding. The closure of Fantastic Pixel Castle serves as a cautionary tale for aspiring game developers.