Engine Angel
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Wanderstop developer Ivy Road is closing downIvy Road, the developer behind the game Wanderstop, will close on March 31, 2026, due to a failure to secure funding for its next project, Engine Angel. The studio, formed by former developers of Gone Home and The Stanley Parable, cited difficulties in finding a publishing partner in a challenging funding climate. Despite the closure, Ivy Road has promised one final surprise update for Wanderstop players, to be announced by publisher Annapurna.
Wanderstop studio Ivy Road to close after funding for second game "didn't come to fruition"Indie studio Ivy Road, known for its game Wanderstop, is closing down due to a lack of funding for its next project, Engine Angel. Despite efforts to find a new publisher, the team was unsuccessful, highlighting the current challenges in securing game development funds. Annapurna Interactive plans to release a surprise update for Wanderstop to reach more players.
A year on from launching Wanderstop, Ivy Road are closing their doors after struggling to fund their next gameIvy Road, the studio behind the game Wanderstop, is closing its doors on March 31st, 2026, after failing to secure funding for its next project, Engine Angel. Despite the closure, a surprise update for Wanderstop is still planned, and the game will remain available on all platforms. The team hopes Engine Angel might still be developed in the future.