NetEase Closes MMO Studio Led by Ex-WoW Designer After Two Years
TL;DR
NetEase's MMO studio Fantastic Pixel Castle, led by former WoW designer Greg Street, is shutting down after failing to secure additional funding, with the studio's flagship project, Ghost, still in early development. The closure reflects broader industry challenges, including layoffs and strategic shifts by major gaming companies in 2025.
- NetEase Shutters MMO Studio Led By Former WoW Veteran After Two Years GameSpot
- Ex-WoW designer's MMO studio closing after just 2 years Polygon
- The MMO being led by former WoW designer Greg Street looks to be dead as his studio officially closes after NetEase ends funding: 'While we'd love to make our game, our first priority is to help our developers find employment' PC Gamer
- Fantastic Pixel Castle is Officially Shutting Down Later This Month After New Funding Hasn't Panned Out MMORPG.com
- NetEase Is Closing One Of Its Studios After Just Two Years Insider Gaming
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