Tales of Kenzera: Zau developer Surgent Studios has put its improvement group “on discover for redundancy” because it seems for funding for its subsequent mission, the studio has revealed.
In a publish on X (previously Twitter), Surgent says that whereas everybody on its group “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 mission”. Surgent describes its new recreation as “darker, edgier, and extra visceral than [Tales of Kenzera: Zau]”, though it nonetheless retains that recreation’s “high-octane fight and cultural depth”.
Surgent goes on to say that it is presently in search of a publishing companion for this mission, 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 in search of 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 will have to attend and see to search out out what’s coming to the sport in future.
When requested whether or not its subsequent mission takes place in the identical world as Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Surgent stated it was “hoping to reply” that query “quickly”. Seems like the reply will on the very least be a certified sure.
Surgent’s announcement comes at a attempting time for the gaming business as a complete, with many studios each huge and small struggling layoffs, mission cancellations, or outright closures.
Whether or not or not Surgent will endure the identical destiny stays to be seen, however on condition that Zau appears to have didn’t make a serious impression both critically or commercially, the studio appears to be in a little bit of a good spot. Keep tuned for extra.