Runic Games Shut down

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What Happened Runic Games?

On November 3, 2017, Perfect World announced the closure of Runic Games, along with large layoffs at Motiga. Perfect World said the closure was to reflect their company's focus on games as a service.

Does Runic Games Still Exist?

Runic Games will remain a part of Perfect World Entertainment's portfolio of studios, and its games will continue to be available to players, as we stay committed to supporting and growing Runic Games' beloved franchises. The staff reduction at Motiga and the closure of Runic Games Seattle were unrelated.

Who Owns Torchlight3?

In a statement published to the Torchlight 3 website, Echtra Games chief Max Schaefer said Echtra Games had handed Torchlight 3 back to IP owner Perfect World Entertainment following the developer's acquisition by FarmVille publisher Zynga in March.

Is there a Hob 2?

Yesterday at PAX East it was revealed that popular porting company Panic Button would be porting two games over to console: action adventure Hob to the Switch, and dungeon crawler Torchlight II to yet unnamed consoles.

Who Owns Torchlight2?

Runic Games

Torchlight II

Publisher(s)Runic Games
Designer(s)Travis Baldree
Composer(s)Matt Uelmen
SeriesTorchlight

What Type of Game is Hob?

Action-adventure

Hob

Platform(s)PlayStation 4, Windows, Nintendo Switch
ReleaseWindows, PlayStation 4 September 26, 2017 Nintendo Switch April 17, 2019
Genre(s)Action-adventure

What's the Story of Hob?

WORDLESS NARRATIVE: Presented without text or dialogue, Hob's story is revealed as you explore the planet and interact with the strange lifeforms that inhabit it. TRANSFORM THE WORLD by solving Puzzles and repairing the planet. The landscape will change before your eyes, opening new areas to uncover and explore.

Does Hob have Multiple Endings?

I noticed there are two different endings as well as credit endings. I'm curious of everyone's interpretation of them. I find the "good" ending bittersweet because it seems that the robot dies or maybe finally rests. If you choose to go with the queen.

Hob