We haven't heard a single word from PlayStation VR project Star Child ever since it was indefinitely delayed back in December 2018 so when something to do with the game finally cropped up, this wasn't the news we were hoping for. Publisher Playful Studios has let go of a significant portion of its full-time staff -- casting further doubt over whether the PSVR title will ever see the light of day.
The unwelcome news was made public by way of a new post on the publisher's website, where founders Paul Bettner and Katy Drake Bettner said that the team will be pivoting its production model to make things more streamlined. "As part of this transition in our operating model, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to significantly reduce our full-time staff, effective today. We are truly heartbroken to be parting ways with many of our friends and colleagues."
We recently reached out to Playful Studios to see whether any sort of update on the development of Star Child was incoming after such a long period of silence, and while we didn't receive a response, this isn't the news we expected to break shortly afterwards. As always, everyone here at Push Square hopes that those unfortunate enough to lose their job lands on their feet and finds another gig swiftly.
This, of course, isn't confirmation that Star Child is cancelled, but it's most definitely not good news for a project we haven't heard from in well over a year. Were you interested in Star Child? Let us know in the comments below.
[source playfulstudios.com]
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Oh man it looked promising.
Wish Sony had some sort of VR fund, that could be used to prop up some of these studios.
They’ve been awfully quiet on the VR front as of late.
This is a shame.
Too bad, best wishes to everyone impacted by this.
Just rewatched the E3 2017 reveal trailer. I remember being intrigued by this. You would think that after two years they would be close to release?
It makes you wonder if they could release the game in parts or something to start bringing in some money to keep the project alive.
It is sad that those who worked on the project won’t get to see it to completion. Sad for all involved and I’m sure the directors didn’t want it either.
What Star Child still didnt come out......i remember playing it on the psx 2017 floor and it was pretty fun, hope it doesnt get cancelled
Played the demo - I think it was on the VR demo disc 2 - and it was very much a 2D platformer but it looked really good and the way it ended it seemed like things could just be beginning but after a year it certainly doesn't look good. Too bad for them, and a loss for PSVR.
Really enjoyed the demo so it will be sad if this never releases. Surely, they must have something decent though by now? They have the demo. Could they not release what they have in some sort of early access form to give them an injection of cash to finish it off?
@Fight_Teza_Fight "Wish Sony had some sort of VR fund, that could be used to prop up some of these studios.
They’ve been awfully quiet on the VR front as of late."
No point propping up something that's ultimately not gathering enough interest after what... 3 years?
Sure, 5m headsets or so were sold but how many are just sitting in a cupboard now gathering dust?
This game looked fantastic, loved the demo. Would have bought it in a heart beat. Liked the Metroid vibes. Maybe just Maybe we might still get to play it.
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