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Godfall Developer May Have Shut Down

Author : George Update:Mar 17,2025

Godfall Developer May Have Shut Down

Summary

  • Counterplay Games, the studio behind Godfall, may have shut down.
  • A LinkedIn post by a Jackalyptic Games employee suggests Counterplay Games has disbanded.
  • Godfall's repetitive gameplay and weak story contributed to its poor performance and small player base.

Reports suggest Counterplay Games, the developer of Godfall, may have quietly ceased operations. The studio has remained silent since releasing its loot-focused action RPG in 2020, making no announcements since then. Now, evidence points towards the studio's disbandment.

Despite being a PlayStation 5 launch title, Godfall failed to resonate with gamers. Even a major 2021 update couldn't overcome its repetitive gameplay and underwhelming narrative. Consequently, sales were low, and the player base remained small. While not universally panned, its overall performance likely proved unsustainable.

News of the studio's closure emerged from a LinkedIn post by a Jackalyptic Games employee, shared by PlayStation Lifestyle. The post indicated a collaborative project between the two studios was cancelled, leading to Counterplay's disbandment. While Counterplay hasn't commented, the post suggests a recent closure, possibly late 2024. Their silence since Godfall's Xbox release in April 2022 adds to the plausibility of a quiet disbandment.

Counterplay Games: Another Casualty in a Troubling Trend

Counterplay's potential closure reflects a concerning trend in the gaming industry. Sony's closure of Firewalk Studios after Concord's release in September 2024 and the shuttering of mobile developer Neon Koi in October of the same year highlight the industry's challenges. Unlike those studios, Counterplay's fate doesn't appear linked to a larger parent company, underscoring the difficulties faced by smaller studios.

The rising costs of game development, coupled with increasing player expectations and shareholder pressure, create a highly competitive landscape. Even anticipated titles struggle; 11 Bit Studios, known for Frostpunk, announced layoffs in late 2024 due to profitability issues. While the exact reasons for Counterplay's reported closure remain unclear, these industry challenges likely played a significant role. Until an official statement is released, the future of Godfall and any potential Counterplay projects remains uncertain.

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