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Bruce Straley Leaves Naughty Dog, Launches New Game Studio

12/15/2025

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Bruce Straley, a veteran game developer, left Naughty Dog after nearly 20 years to pursue ownership of his work.
He announced his 2017 departure, citing a need for new problems and repetitive work.
Straley founded Wildflower Interactive and unveiled the debut Coven of the Chicken Foot at The Game Awards 2025.
He criticized Naughty Dog for not crediting him in The Last of Us TV adaptation, calling for unionization.

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Story summary

Bruce Straley, a veteran game developer, left Naughty Dog after nearly 20 years to pursue ownership of his work.
He announced his 2017 departure, citing a need for new problems and repetitive work.
Straley founded Wildflower Interactive and unveiled the debut Coven of the Chicken Foot at The Game Awards 2025.
He criticized Naughty Dog for not crediting him in The Last of Us TV adaptation, calling for unionization.