Sci-Fi Game Studio Founded by Casey Hudson Closes Without Delivering a Game
Humanoid Origin, the game development studio founded by former BioWare legend Casey Hudson in 2021, has officially shut down. Originally known as Humanoid Studios, the team was focused on creating a groundbreaking science fiction AAA game built around deep storytelling and character-driven narratives. Unfortunately, the project will not come to fruition due to funding difficulties.The closure was announced via the studio’s LinkedIn page, stating, “Despite efforts to shield the studio from broader challenges in the industry, an unexpected shortfall of funding left us unable to sustain operations.”Casey Hudson, renowned for directing BioWare classics such as Mass Effect and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, founded Humanoid Origin following his departure from BioWare in 2020. After two decades of shaping some of the industry’s most celebrated RPGs, Hudson left BioWare to foster new ideas and to “make way for the next generation of studio leaders.”In 2022, Humanoid Origin unveiled plans for its first project: a multi-platform AAA title set in an all-new science fiction universe. The game promised a rich, character-driven story and was eagerly anticipated by fans of Hudson’s previous work. However, beyond the concept art displayed on the studio’s website, few details about the project were ever revealed.The closure of Humanoid Origin highlights a troubling trend in the gaming industry. Over the past two years, more than 23,000 jobs have been lost as studios grapple with economic pressures. Several high-profile developers, including Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and Firewalk Studios, have also closed in 2024, underscoring the challenges facing the sector.
Humanoid Origin, the game development studio founded by former BioWare legend Casey Hudson in 2021, has officially shut down. Originally known as Humanoid Studios, the team was focused on creating a groundbreaking science fiction AAA game built around deep storytelling and character-driven narratives. Unfortunately, the project will not come to fruition due to funding difficulties.The closure was announced via the studio’s LinkedIn page, stating, “Despite efforts to shield the studio from broader challenges in the industry, an unexpected shortfall of funding left us unable to sustain operations.”Casey Hudson, renowned for directing BioWare classics such as Mass Effect and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, founded Humanoid Origin following his departure from BioWare in 2020. After two decades of shaping some of the industry’s most celebrated RPGs, Hudson left BioWare to foster new ideas and to “make way for the next generation of studio leaders.”In 2022, Humanoid Origin unveiled plans for its first project: a multi-platform AAA title set in an all-new science fiction universe. The game promised a rich, character-driven story and was eagerly anticipated by fans of Hudson’s previous work. However, beyond the concept art displayed on the studio’s website, few details about the project were ever revealed.The closure of Humanoid Origin highlights a troubling trend in the gaming industry. Over the past two years, more than 23,000 jobs have been lost as studios grapple with economic pressures. Several high-profile developers, including Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and Firewalk Studios, have also closed in 2024, underscoring the challenges facing the sector.
