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Bruce Straley Launches Vibrant Game After Leaving Naughty Dog

12/13/2025

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Bruce Straley, co-director of The Last of Us, left Naughty Dog in 2016 after 18 years to pursue new creative challenges.
He cited Naughty Dog's repetitive game design as a key reason for leaving.
Straley founded Wildflower Interactive in 2021.
Wildflower Interactive revealed its debut title, Coven of the Chicken Foot, at The Game Awards 2025, and the game features a vibrant world that diverges from Naughty Dog's realistic style.

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Bruce Straley, co-director of The Last of Us, left Naughty Dog in 2016 after 18 years to pursue new creative challenges.
He cited Naughty Dog's repetitive game design as a key reason for leaving.
Straley founded Wildflower Interactive in 2021.
Wildflower Interactive revealed its debut title, Coven of the Chicken Foot, at The Game Awards 2025, and the game features a vibrant world that diverges from Naughty Dog's realistic style.