Another Designer Departs from Riot Games' Upcoming MMO, Leaving Many Questions Unanswered
In a surprising turn of events, Principal Game Designer Justin Hanson has announced his departure from Riot Games after more than six years with the company. This news comes just a week after Lead Game Designer Greg Street, also known as Ghostcrawler, left the highly anticipated MMO project. With two key figures leaving in such a short span of time, questions and concerns are mounting about what to expect from the Riot MMO.
In a candid tweet, Hanson shared his mixed emotions regarding his decision to leave the company:
«Today is my last day at Riot.
Emotions are a hell of a thing. Very sad to be leaving, on the one hand, yet excited for a new adventure on the other.
The MMO team is absolutely world-class. It's been such an honor to be able to be a part of it.»
-Justin Hanson, Xenogenic Twitter
Despite the departures of both Hanson and Street, there is still little concrete information available about the development status of Riot's MMO. The project was first announced in 2020 during Riot's 10-year anniversary celebration, and since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting updates on the game's progress. However, details have been sparse, leaving many to wonder about the game's direction and overall vision.
In the wake of his announcement, Hanson addressed concerns that his departure might be indicative of larger issues within the company. He clarified that his decision to leave was a personal choice and not part of a larger trend of layoffs or toxicity within the MMO division of Riot Games. While this statement provides some reassurance, it does little to assuage the growing curiosity and unease surrounding the project.
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