The mass exodus of staff from hit indie game company Annapurna earlier this month has been described as “a baffler” by a company spokesperson.
The publisher – responsible for the likes of Stray, Outer Wilds, and Cocoon – saw its entire staff quit following a dispute with the company’s owner that’s put its future in jeopardy.
Developers working on projects with Annapurna have since reassured players they will still be able to play planned future releases, but it remains unclear how the dispute can be resolved or how Annapurna will continue with its projects. It is, however, openly hiring to replace staff.
“The whole situation is a baffler, but now we’re focused on moving forward,” reads a statement from an Annapurna spokesperson to IGN.
“We’ve had really great conversations with an overwhelming majority of our existing development teams and are grateful for their partnership. If our inbox is any indication, a ton of developers continue to want to be a part of what we’re building, and we look forward to seeing their pitches. We’ve also had an influx of quality job applicants and are excited to build a team passionate about our mission to tell original stories that aren’t being told elsewhere. P.S. We’re hiring.”