Tales of Kenzera: Zau developer Surgent Studios has put its growth staff “on discover for redundancy” because it seems to be for funding for its subsequent undertaking, the studio has revealed.
In a submit on X (previously Twitter), Surgent says that whereas everybody on its staff “labored extremely onerous to create Tales of Kenzera: Zau“, studio administration has determined “to place the work of the Surgent video games division on hiatus”.
The developer says it is created a prototype for what it says is a “daring new undertaking”. Surgent describes its new sport as “darker, edgier, and extra visceral than [Tales of Kenzera: Zau]”, though it nonetheless retains that sport’s “high-octane fight and cultural depth”.
Surgent goes on to say that it is at present searching for a publishing companion for this undertaking, a place that is turning into all too frequent among the many indie sphere; not too long ago, Paleo Pines developer Italic Pig revealed that it, too, is searching for a brand new manufacturing companion for a possible Paleo Pines sequel.
The developer additionally teases “a few thrilling updates coming down the pipeline” for Tales of Kenzera: Zau, though it does not say what these updates are, so you may have to attend and see to seek out out what’s coming to the sport in future.
When requested whether or not its subsequent undertaking takes place in the identical world as Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Surgent mentioned it was “hoping to reply” that query “quickly”. Feels like the reply will on the very least be a professional sure.
Surgent’s announcement comes at a making an attempt time for the gaming business as a complete, with many studios each massive and small struggling layoffs, undertaking cancellations, or outright closures.
Whether or not or not Surgent will endure the identical destiny stays to be seen, however provided that Zau appears to have did not make a serious influence both critically or commercially, the studio appears to be in a little bit of a good spot. Keep tuned for extra.