Microsoft nearly killed former Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us director's new game, but he managed to save it after the first trailer, fellow Naughty Dog vet says: "It was game over"
Bruce Straley's new game, Coven of the Chicken Foot, developed by his studio Wildflower Interactive, faced cancellation when Microsoft abruptly pulled its funding in July 2025. However, a trailer released during The Game Awards attracted new investors, saving the project. This incident highlights the volatile nature of game development funding, even for experienced creators like Straley, who previously co-directed The Last of Us and Uncharted 4.
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