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Fantastic Pixel Castle to Close Amid Industry Layoffs

11/4/2025

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Fantastic Pixel Castle, a NetEase-owned studio founded by former World of Warcraft designer Greg Street, will close on November 17 after losing NetEase support and failing to secure new funding.
Street thanked those who attempted to raise capital and said priority is helping developers find new work.
Fantastic Pixel Castle aimed to build the MMORPG Ghost but faced industry instability and closures of other NetEase studios, reflecting broader industry layoffs.

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Fantastic Pixel Castle, a NetEase-owned studio founded by former World of Warcraft designer Greg Street, will close on November 17 after losing NetEase support and failing to secure new funding.
Street thanked those who attempted to raise capital and said priority is helping developers find new work.
Fantastic Pixel Castle aimed to build the MMORPG Ghost but faced industry instability and closures of other NetEase studios, reflecting broader industry layoffs.