The reboot of the mid-’90s cult traditional Little Huge Journey video games that was introduced in early 2022 has been cancelled. Ben Limare, CEO of developer 2.21, mentioned work on the sport was halted after the studio was unable to give you a publishing deal for the brand new recreation.
Limare mentioned there have been three large causes for the studio’s failure to discover a writer: A normal lack of curiosity in standalone action-adventure video games, the price of sustaining a comparatively massive growth workforce, and—apologies to all of the Twinsen diehards on the market—the straightforward undeniable fact that Little Huge Journey is just not actually a widely-recognized model.
In consequence, 2.21 has “halted our work on the reboot and, for the second, regard the mission as canceled.” The studio will as a substitute deal with the remastered model of Twinsen’s Little Huge Journey, which it additionally has in growth. That recreation does not have a writer both, however Limare mentioned the “considerably decrease price” of that mission ought to make it extra engaging to potential companions. 2.21 can be self-publishing, however Limare mentioned further funding shall be required if it takes that route, presumably via a Patreon or a partnership with one other studio.
Sadly, the tip of the reboot means layoffs: Limare did not specify numbers however confirmed that “we’re decreasing our workforce dimension.” Regardless of that, he mentioned he is feeling fairly upbeat general due to the optimistic response to the TBLA Remastered playtest that started on July 5 and runs till the tip of the month.
“With 4000 members and 2000 detailed suggestions kinds, we’re immensely grateful,” Limare wrote. “A outstanding 33% of you rated the expertise a 9 or 10/10, and 80% scored us a 7 or greater. We’re excited to enhance and develop from this constructive suggestions.
“The way forward for Twinsen hangs within the stability over the subsequent few weeks. Relaxation assured, we’re wholly dedicated to turning the tide.”
Limare additionally mentioned it is doable that concepts for the reboot could possibly be included into the remaster, “however that is a dialog for an additional time.”
