Previously, Hudson had been the director of the original Mass Effect trilogy — a position that inspired confidence in this new sci-fi project at Humanoid Origin.
Unfortunately, it sounds like the developer couldn't navigate what has been — and continues to be — an incredibly unstable time for the industry.
"Despite efforts to shield the studio from broader challenges in the industry, an unexpected shortfall of funding left us unable to sustain operations," reads a statement from the studio.
"We're heartbroken that we will not be able to bring our new science-fiction universe to completion. Our main concern at this time however is for our team, and we are committed to supporting them in their transition to new employment," it continues.
Given that Humanoid Origin was pushing for hires just six months ago, this is a brutal turn of events, and highlights just how difficult game development can be. Naturally, we wish everyone at the studio all the best for the future.
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Former Mass Effect Lead's New Sci-Fi Game Cancelled, Developer Shuts Down
Humanoid Origin announces closure
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