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Humanoid Origin is shutting down

Humanoid Origin is shutting down

Canadian developer Humanoid Origin is closing its doors. 

The studio announced the decision on LinkedIn, saying that it had been unable to shield itself from the "broader challengers" that had been facing the games industry and it had been unable to secure enough funding to keep going. 

Humanoid Origin was founded back in 2021 by the former general manager of BioWare, Casey Hudson. 

"We’re heartbroken that we will not be able to bring our new science-fiction universe to completion. Our main concern at this time however is for our team, and we are committed to supporting them in their transition to new employment," the studio wrote.
 
"In our time together, the team achieved incredible progress, and demonstrated that it's possible to do amazing work while fostering a culture of fun and creativity. We thank them for their talent, courage, and friendship." 


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