Overview

• Flaming Fowl Studios, known for Gloomhaven, has paused development of its new co-op RPG Ironmarked due to financial constraints.
• The studio has released a demo of Ironmarked on Steam in hopes of securing future funding through increased interest and wishlists.
• Over 20 employees were laid off as the studio downsizes from about 30 staff members to nine.
• The funding difficulties reflect a broader trend of financial caution in the gaming industry, affecting many developers.
• Flaming Fowl plans to focus on smaller, self-funded projects while seeking opportunities to revive Ironmarked.