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$3.2 Million Kickstarter MMO On Steam Is In Complete Chaos
- Latest development: Director Sharif says board took control and he resigned in protest as mass layoffs hit Intrepid Studios.
- Background: Ashes of Creation raised $3.2 million on Kickstarter in 2017 and only recently reached Steam Early Access.
- Staff exodus: Senior personnel resigned and a communications director posted about leaving the company.
- Backers pushing for refunds: Players who invested in Kickstarter are demanding refunds after a delayed launch and perceived issues.
- Steam reception: Early Access users rate the game negatively amid ongoing complaints.
- Upcoming update: Intrepid promised a February 13 developer update to address concerns.
- Kickstarter context: The game was pitched in 2017 as a non pay-to-win MMORPG but faced funding scrutiny.
- State location and notice rules: Intrepid is based in San Diego, with California's notice requirements cited in reporting.
- Public statements: The Kotaku piece notes the company’s blog post from January 29 and its signed tone.
- Market signal: Steam reviews and social posts indicate rising frustration among backers and players.
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