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NetEase Withdrawal Shuts Down Jackalyptic Games' MMO Project

11/9/2025

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NetEase withdrew funding, prompting Jackalyptic Games to shut down its Warhammer 40K MMO project.
Jack Emmert, CEO of Jackalyptic Games, announced the end of the partnership with NetEase.
This move marks the third western studio affected by NetEase's pullback from the market.
Many staff members are seeking new employment opportunities as MMO studios face closures this week, including Greg Street's project.

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NetEase withdrew funding, prompting Jackalyptic Games to shut down its Warhammer 40K MMO project.
Jack Emmert, CEO of Jackalyptic Games, announced the end of the partnership with NetEase.
This move marks the third western studio affected by NetEase's pullback from the market.
Many staff members are seeking new employment opportunities as MMO studios face closures this week, including Greg Street's project.