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Dead Cells Updates to Cease After Next Release

The collaborative effort between Motion Twin and Evil Empire on Dead Cells will conclude with Update 35, marking the end of a seven-year journey.

Overview

  • Motion Twin and Evil Empire announce the end of Dead Cells updates with the upcoming Update 35, concluding a successful five-year collaboration.
  • Sébastien Benard, co-founder and designer of Dead Cells, criticizes the decision to stop updates, calling it an 'asshole move' by Motion Twin.
  • Dead Cells received five major expansions since its release, including a notable crossover with the Castlevania series.
  • Despite the end of updates, plans for an animated series, a board game, and more collaborations ensure the legacy of Dead Cells will continue.
  • Evil Empire hints at focusing on 'something shiny and new,' with two unannounced titles for major 3rd party IPs in development.