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Godfall Developer May Have Shut Down

by Christian Mar 16,2025

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 the 2020 release of its loot-focused action RPG, Godfall, 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 a wide audience. Even a significant 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 mentions a cancelled collaboration between the two studios on a new title, with Counterplay subsequently "disbanding." While Counterplay hasn't commented, the post implies a recent closure, possibly late 2024. This isn't entirely surprising, considering the studio's lack of updates since bringing Godfall to Xbox in April 2022.

Counterplay Games: Another Casualty in a Troubling Trend

If confirmed, Counterplay Games' closure adds to a concerning trend of studio shutdowns 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 potential closure wouldn't be directly attributed to a larger parent company, but it underscores the difficulties faced by smaller studios.

The increasing costs of game development, coupled with rising player expectations and shareholder pressure, create a highly competitive market. This is particularly challenging for smaller, independent studios lacking the resources of larger corporations. Even anticipated titles aren't guaranteed success, as evidenced by 11 Bit Studios' layoffs in late 2024 due to profitability concerns. While the exact reasons behind Counterplay's reported closure remain unclear, similar pressures likely played a role. Until an official statement is released, fans should await further information. For now, the future looks uncertain for both Godfall and any potential Counterplay projects.

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