{"id":30408,"date":"2026-03-28T17:33:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T17:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=30408"},"modified":"2026-03-28T17:33:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T17:33:02","slug":"ivy-road-to-close-wanderstop-one-year-after-launch-due-to-funding-challenges-for-next-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=30408","title":{"rendered":"Ivy Road to Close Wanderstop One Year After Launch Due to Funding Challenges for Next Game"},"content":{"rendered":"
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**Title: Ivy Road Studio Shuts Down Following Funding Challenges**<\/p>\n

Ivy Road, the talented studio behind the debut game *Wanderstop*, has announced the unfortunate closure of its operations, effective March 31, 2026. The studio, formed by contributors from acclaimed titles like *The Stanley Parable*, *Gone Home*, and *Minecraft*, previously expressed hopes for a new project, *Engine Angel*. However, funding for this venture fell through, leading to layoffs and ultimately, the studio’s closure.<\/p>\n

In a blog post, Ivy Road shared their gratitude for the team that worked on *Wanderstop*, reflecting on the collaborative spirit that defined their time together. “It\u2019s hard to put into words how thankful we are to have been able to work together on Wanderstop – this is an incredible group of people!” they stated, highlighting both the joy and regret of closing this chapter.<\/p>\n

Despite the studio’s shutdown, there may be a silver lining for *Wanderstop* fans. The publisher, Annapurna, has hinted at a “surprise brewing” that aims to introduce *Wanderstop* to new audiences. Although details remain scarce, the game will continue to be available for purchase on all platforms, providing ongoing access for players.<\/p>\n

*Engine Angel*, which was poised to be a radical shift from *Wanderstop*, was characterized as a frenetic, action-packed experience\u2014a blend of driving and combat reminiscent of *Devil May Cry*. The team expressed hope that *Engine Angel* could still come to fruition in the future, despite their current challenges.<\/p>\n

As Ivy Road concludes its journey, many of its staff now face uncertain futures. A thread circulating within the gaming community lists those who are affected by the closure, encouraging support and solidarity among industry professionals.<\/p>\n

In summary, while Ivy Road’s story comes to a close, the legacy of *Wanderstop* endures, and there remains hope for future projects from this talented team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\nIt’s been a little over a year since the release of Wanderstop<\/a>, the debut game of Ivy Road, itself a studio made up of Stanley Parable, Gone Home<\/a>, and Minecraft talent. Since then, the developer has been trying to find funding for its next game, Engine Angel<\/a>, but in January announced that this had been unsuccessful<\/a>, with layoffs taking place as a result. Now, the studio has announced that it is, unfortunately, shutting down.\n<\/p>\n

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