"Stray Souls Studio Closes Amidst Publisher Issues and Cyber Assaults"

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"Stray Souls Studio Closes Amidst Publisher Issues and Cyber Assaults"
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Jukai Studio, the developer behind the horror game Stray Souls, has announced its closure due to a combination of factors including the unexpected shutdown of its publisher Versus Evil, relentless cyber attacks, cyberbullying, and poor sales of their debut title. The studio has faced significant challenges, including a "cyber prosecutor" who targeted both the developer and publisher staff, leading to legal action. The announcement came shortly after Versus Evil's parent company tinyBuild laid off all staff, impacting other indie games as well.

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