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The popularity of the Warhammer 40,000 franchise in video games has seen a notable increase in recent times, largely due to the success of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. This has sparked great interest among fans, who eagerly await new surprises. in the future. However, it seems that one of the projects that was in development will not see the light of day.
A report published on the online portal MP1ST reveals that a role-playing game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, developed by Thought Pennies, was canceled before being officially announced.
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According to information provided by MP1STthe RPG project was in development at Thought Pennies, but the studio was hit with a series of layoffs in 2024, after work on the project ceased. Daniel Erickson, CCO of Thought Pennies, published an entry on LinkedIn in which he reveals that the development of the game was progressing well, that the team met all deadlines and that there was no shortage of funds. In addition, the comments received were positive. However, the publisher decided to change strategy and end the project, leading the team to run out of funds and lay off staff.
The cancellation of this project does not mean that The Warhammer 40,000 franchise will no longer be present in the world of video games and other media. In fact, other projects have been announced, such as the Warhammer 40000 TV series starring Henry Cavill, which was officially announced in late 2024. Fans of the franchise can continue to expect new surprises in the future, even if this particular RPG won't. will see the light. The brand continues to look to the future, with a series of projects in development that promise to deliver new experiences for Warhammer 40,000 fans.
As for Thought Pennies, the studio was forced to lay off staff after work on the RPG project stopped. This could be a big blow for the studio, but they will likely continue working on other projects and look for new opportunities in the future. In this case, the cancellation of the RPG project could be a setback for Thought Pennies, but This isn't the end of the story for the studio.
