The director and creator of Ashes of Creation has resigned in protest, citing a conflict with recent decisions made by the studio's board that he felt he could not ethically implement. Several members of the game's senior leadership team have also walked away, leaving the project's management in upheaval. The MMORPG was originally crowdfunded in 2017, raising roughly $3.2 million from nearly 20,000 backers.

  • Creator steps down: The game's director publicly announced his resignation, saying he could not in good conscience carry out certain board-level decisions.
  • Leadership exits: Multiple senior staffers have left the studio in what has been described as a coordinated protest against the board's direction.
  • Crowdfunded origins: Ashes of Creation was funded in 2017 by nearly 20,000 backers, who contributed about $3.2m to the project.
  • Uncertain next steps: With a leadership vacuum, the development roadmap and timelines may face disruption as the studio reorganises.
  • Community concerns: Backers and the wider MMO audience are likely to be watching for official updates on governance, staffing and the game's future progress.

Source: Eurogamer

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