Developer Vodeo Games has introduced on Twitter that it will be shutting down. The firm defined that it has been unable to get funding for its subsequent challenge, and has been compelled to close down.  

“We have some unhappy information to share: there can be no new Vodeo Games,” wrote the builders. “There is just no Vodeo with out our unbelievable staff.” 

Vodeo was based in 2019 by Threes! creator Asher Volmer. Its debut recreation, Beast Breaker, launched final yr. The studio was additionally notable in that very same yr, it grew to become the primary recreation developer in North America to create its personal licensed union. Since then, builders of various sizes have efficiently shaped unions of their very own, or are making an attempt to.

The Vodeo Workers Union’s official Twitter defined that bargaining efforts ceased as soon as it grew to become clear that the studio would not be round. Even so, the union added that it “realized rather a lot, & we’ll proceed preventing for staff’ illustration shifting ahead by serving to others & sharing our data.” 

“To our fellow recreation staff on the market with public campaigns, in the course of bargaining their first contract, or simply beginning to focus on unionization with their co-workers: we see you, and we assist you.”

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— Vodeo Games (@VodeoGames) September 7, 2022

Before Vodeo closes, the builders stated its “closing efforts” will go into securing a Steam launch for Beast Breakers.

“We hope that the Steam launch will deliver our creation to many new gamers,” continued Vodeo, “and proceed to assist our staff whilst all of us go our separate methods.”