Chris Avellone Case has Been Resolved; Sexual Allegation Claims Have Been Retracted

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It's been a daunting three years for Chris Avellone, but it seems like he'll finally be able to put the things that happened to him in the past. Now, the formerly renowned writer/designer will be rid of the accusations that he faced back in 2020 thanks to a settlement that involved a dismissal (with prejudice) of the claims alongside an undisclosed settlement which is stated to be of seven figures.

So, what happened? For those who need a refresher, Chris Avellone is a person who has been involved in several projects when it comes to gaming. Some of these projects involve work in series like Fallout: New Vegas, Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: Sith Lords, Neverwinter Nights 2, and a lot of other projects. In 2020, two women (Karissa Barrows and Kelly Rae Bristol) accused him of sexual harassment and misconduct over the course of several days.

This, in turn, resulted in multiple game companies disowning him and his work. At the time, he was working on Techland's Dying Light 2, Gato Salvaje's The Waylanders, and Hardsuit's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. Since the allegations came to light, these studios have decided to cut ties with Chris Avellone. Resulting in his being expunged from the gaming industry.

Fast forward to yesterday when Chris Avellone posted a joint statement in which Karissa Barrows and Kelly Rae Bristol have retracted their comments about Chris as part of a settlement that involves providing him with a seven-figure payment that includes the return of the attorney fee award entered against Chris Avellone in California.

The joint statement states that Avellone never sexually abused either of them and claims they have no knowledge of him ever sexually