Supermoves: World of Parkour, a parkour game blending multiplayer modes and inspiration from Mirror's Edge, is set to be delisted from Steam on June 30. Despite positive critical reception, the game struggled commercially, leading to the closure of its developer, Makea Games, in April. Founder Tomi Toikka expressed regret about being unable to retain control over the game's IP, emphasizing the importance of digital preservation and the sad reality of losing beloved creations. With multiplayer features shutting down, players will only have access to a limited single-player mode after the game is removed.
If you care about digital preservation, independent development, or public R&D policy, I hope the fate of Supermoves sparks a wider conversation about how we keep creative work alive, even when the business behind it closes its doors.
After shutting down Makea Games, I had hoped I could salvage the game IP to be preserved in another game company, so players could still play the game they own online, and maybe it could see a resurgence in new players one day. But sometimes the cost of doing business is losing something you love.
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