Worlds Untold Studio Halts Operations After Losing NetEase Funding

The studio, led by former Mass Effect writer Mac Walters, is seeking a new partner as staff face layoffs and its AAA project remains unfinished.

Worlds Untold, founded by BioWare veteran Mac Walters in 2023, has paused operations after NetEase ended its financial support, citing market conditions.
The studio, based in Vancouver, was working on a narrative-driven AAA action-adventure game, but no details about the project were ever officially revealed.
Employees have been laid off, with some describing the situation as a full studio closure despite Walters' statement that this is not a permanent end.
NetEase expressed admiration for the studio's work but stated the decision to withdraw funding was necessary due to shifting priorities and market challenges.
This announcement follows the recent closure of another BioWare alum-led studio, Humanoid Origin, highlighting ongoing financial difficulties in the gaming industry.