Ashes Of Creation Studio Shuts Down; Ex-Staff Claim Unpaid Wages and Unclear Refunds
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Former Intrepid Studios communications head Margaret Krohn says about 100 employees were laid off in late January with a WARN notice, but no final pay, 60‑day pay, PTO, or other compensation has been paid. Steam also removed Ashes Of Creation from sale. Backer refunds remain unclear, and questions have been raised about leadership and accountability, including Steven Sharif; Krohn urged affected staff to pursue refunds where possible.
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