NetEase closes T-Minus Zero Entertainment before even releasing its first game
, by Thibaut
Back in August 2023, NetEase founded a brand new studio headed by MMO specialist Rich Vogel. He was later joined by three other developers who cut their teeth on Fallout 76, Star Wars: The Old Republic, DOOM, and The Elder Scrolls Online.
Unfortunately, T-Minus Zero Entertainment has already been shut down by the Chinese giant. Vogel has confirmed so on LinkedIn. The studio didn't release a single game during its two years of existence
"Every journey has its twists and turns, and ours with NetEase is coming to an end. We deeply appreciate NetEase for providing us with both ample runway and support - from helping us find potential investors to giving us the time and budget to develop our game into a fully playable hands-on demo. It has generated a lot of interest. However, despite this progress, current market conditions have prevented us from securing the funding we need at this time."
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