Publisher Humble Games has said that it is not closing down, but has said that it is going through a restructuring process.
In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, the company said that it has had to take this measure due to the economic situation. GamesBeat, however, reports that the situation is much more dire than that. The outlet says that Humble parent company Ziff Davis has tried to sell the company not once, but twice, but apparently did not receive enough interest, resulting in layoffs in November.
Since, Ziff Davis has reportedly hired a third-party consulting team called The Power Group to manage the company's portfolio and upcoming titles. However, a former staff member says that no games have been signed beyond 2025, so things aren't looking so promising.
"In these challenging economic times for indie game publishing, Humble Games has made the difficult but necessary decision to restructure our operations," the company said in a statement.
"This decision was not made lightly; it involved much deliberation and careful thought, with the goal of ensuring the stability and support of our developers and ongoing projects. Additionally, the restructuring of operations at Humble Games will have no impact on operations at Humble Bundle.
"We are acutely aware of the profound impact this decision has on our team members at Humble Games and deeply empathize with everyone affected. Our team's contributions have been world-class and invaluable, supporting the launch of our games since we started publishing in 2017. We are committed to navigating this transition with as much empathy and understanding as possible.
"Supporting our development partners and assisting former team members remains our top priority. We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for everyone involved. Thank you for your support and compassion during this challenging period. It is deeply appreciated."
Ziff Davis' IGN bought Humble Bundle back in 2017. The company launched its Humble Games publishing label three years later.
