Annapurna Interactive's Entire Game Division Resigns, Casting Doubt on the Future
A mass resignation has shaken Annapurna Interactive, the video game publishing arm of Annapurna Pictures. The entire staff, reportedly over 20 employees, resigned following failed negotiations with parent company, Annapurna Pictures.
The Fallout at Annapurna Interactive
The publisher behind acclaimed titles like Stray and What Remains of Edith Finch is facing an uncertain future. The resignations stemmed from an attempt by the Interactive division, led by then-president Nathan Gary, to become an independent entity. These efforts ultimately failed, leading to the mass exodus.
According to Bloomberg, Gary confirmed the collective resignation of all 25 Annapurna Interactive team members. The team released a statement emphasizing the difficult nature of their decision.
Annapurna Pictures’ Megan Ellison has assured partners of their continued commitment to existing projects and expansion within interactive entertainment. However, the impact on indie developers who partnered with Annapurna remains unclear, leaving them scrambling to understand the future of their agreements.
Remedy Entertainment, whose Control 2 received partial funding from Annapurna Interactive, clarified their situation via communications director Thomas Puha on Twitter (X), confirming their agreement is with Annapurna Pictures and they are self-publishing Control 2.
Annapurna Interactive has appointed Hector Sanchez, a co-founder, as the new president. Anonymous sources cited by Bloomberg report Sanchez has pledged to honor existing contracts and replace departed staff. This follows a recent company restructuring and the previous departures of Nathan Gary, Deborah Mars, and Nathan Vella.
For further details on Annapurna's restructuring, please refer to the linked article below.
