NetEase Shuts Down Third Studio, Bad Brain Games, Since August

NetEase, a prominent player in the video game industry, has recently made the decision to shut down its third studio since August. Bad Brain Games, a studio founded in August 2023, is the latest casualty of NetEase’s restructuring efforts.

This move comes after Worlds Untold, Jar of Sparks, T-Minus Zero Entertainment, Fantastic Pixel Castle, and now Bad Brain Games have all faced closure by NetEase within a short period of time.

Despite the setbacks, there have been instances of resilience within the industry. T-Minus Zero Entertainment, for example, has been resurrected as an independent production company by a group of veteran directors and founders.

It is clear that NetEase’s decision to shut down studios is having a significant impact on the gaming community, especially for developers who have poured their time and effort into creating games.

As the industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these closures shape the future of game development and publishing.