Key builders from Danger of Rain studio Hopoo Video games, together with co-founders Duncan Drummond and Paul Morse, have left the studio to affix Valve.
In an announcement on X, the studio stated it was cancelling an unannounced undertaking in order that “many” crew members may be part of the Half-Life developer.
“At the moment, we’ve an thrilling replace: Duncan and Paul, alongside many different proficient members at Hopoo Video games, will now be engaged on recreation improvement immediately at Valve Software program,” it wrote.
“We’re extremely grateful to Valve for his or her partnerships within the final decade, and are excited to proceed engaged on their superior titles. Nonetheless, this does imply that we’re stopping manufacturing on our unannounced recreation, ‘Snail’.
“It’s been an thrilling and transformative 12 years,” the studio continued. “We really feel fortunate for the alternatives we’ve had, and deeply respect each our crew and followers which have supported us and our video games.
“We love making video games – and can proceed to take action, for years to come back. We’re excited to be working side-by-side with the proficient folks at Valve. However for now – sleep tight, Hopoo Video games.”
Hopoo’s video games embody Danger of Rain, the remaster Danger of Rain Returns, Danger of Rain 2 and Deadbolt.
Danger of Rain 2 writer Gearbox acquired the franchise from Hopoo Video games for an undisclosed charge in 2022.
Valve is at the moment growing a 3rd particular person hero-based shooter referred to as Impasse, which was formally introduced final month.
