The Economic Times

Ashes of Creation future in jeopardy: CEO of Intrepid Studios Steven Sharif steps down, boards WARN Act sends video game in cold storage; heres what you need to know

Ambitious MMORPG Ashes of Creation faces an uncertain future after its lead designer resigned over ethical disagreements with the board. This triggered a mass layoff of over 200 developers, effectively halting the game's progress. The founder cited board actions he couldn't ethically support, leading to widespread departures and the studio's drastic decision.