Breast Cancer Diagnosis Delays Expansion Patch for Indie Game
Game developers face unexpected challenges
Entering the world of independent game development is no easy feat. The latest news from the team behind D87c987478b5e439693b20e2e04ce6136 serves as a stark reminder of this reality.
In a recent article on X, game director Rare shared that the three-person team behind the game is grappling with a significant setback. Rare’s art director and wife, Ioana, has been diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. This unforeseen news has presented the team with the daunting task of balancing ongoing game development with the personal challenges of two of the team members.
As a result of this unexpected turn of events, the much-anticipated expansion patch for the game has been postponed indefinitely. Despite this setback, lead programmer Andu continues to diligently work on game improvements and bug fixes. Additionally, preparations for the game’s release on new platforms are still underway. Updates for game controllers are also expected to be released soon.
To read the full statement from Rare’s game director, please refer to the official post below.
Source: Rare’s Game Director Statement
Becoming an independent developer is not easy. This is also highlighted by the latest news from the team behind D87c987478b5e439693b20e2e04ce6136.
In an article on X, game director Rare revealed that the three-person team behind the game recently received shocking news as Rare’s art director and wife, Ioana, was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. This means that the team is faced with the challenge of constantly updating and improving the game, while two of the three developers involved in the project have to deal with and overcome life-changing information .
This news means that the upcoming expansion patch for the game will be delayed indefinitely. We’re told that lead programmer Andu is still working on improving the game and fixing bugs while preparing the game for release on new platforms. Likewise, we can expect controller updates to arrive soon as well.
You can read the full statement from Rare’s game director in the post below.
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