Summary
Counterplay Games, the developer behindGodfall, may have quietly shut down, according to the LinkedIn profile of an employee from another studio. The company has been quiet since the release of its loot-heavy hack-and-slash PS5 launch title, making no game announcements since the 2020 title. Now it seems that the studio may be no more, as theGodfalldevelopers seem to have disbanded.
Despite being the first title announced for the PlayStation 5, Counterplay’s lone title never made much of an impression on gamers. Even following a massive update in 2021,Godfallsuffered from repetitive gameplayand a story that largely fell flat. As such, it didn’t sell well and struggled to maintain a significant player base. Its reception wasn’t entirely negative, but its poor overall performance may have been too much for its studio to withstand.
The news of the developer’s shutdown comes from a LinkedIn post made by an employee of Jackalyptic Games and shared byPlayStation Lifestyle. According to the note, Jackalyptic was collaborating with Counterplay on a new title, but the project didn’t make it to 2025 and Counterplay Games subsequently “disbanded.” Counterplay has yet to make any statement on the topic, but the wording of the post makes it seem like it would’ve been a relatively recent event, with the developer possibly disbanding around the end of 2024. It’s also worth noting that Counterplay hasn’t revealed much sincebringingGodfallto Xboxon July 24, 2025, so a silent disbandment isn’t necessarily shocking.
Counterplay Games May Be the Latest in a String of Studio Shutdowns
If the news is true, Counterplay Studios will be another statistic in a recent and unfortunate trend in the gaming industry. Sony infamouslyshut down Firewalk Studios after takingConcordofflinemere weeks after its September 2024 release. In October of the same year, Sony shuttered mobile developer Neon Koi to focus its resources on better-performing games. Unlike those studios, Counterplay Games' end would not come at the hands of a larger parent company, but it would still signify how difficult it can be to stay afloat in today’s environment.
Games have become increasingly expensive to make and face higher demands from players and shareholders alike, with many needing to make a splash in an already packed market. This can be a tall order, especially for a smaller indie studio without the resources of a bigger corporation. Even highly anticipated titles aren’t guaranteed success, asFrostpunkdeveloper 11 Bit Studios announced layoffsin late 2024 amid profitability concerns. It’s unclear what the exact cause behind Counterplay’s reported end is, but similar challenges may have played a role. The studio hasn’t provided an official statement, and fans are advised to wait for more information. For now, though, the future doesn’t look bright forGodfallfans or players looking forward to potential Counterplay releases down the line.
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Smash through your enemies and seize ultimate power in this loot-powered action adventure set in a bright fantasy world.Aperion is on the precipice of ruin. You are the last of the Valorian knights, god-like warriors able to equip Valorplates, legendary armor sets that transform wielders into unstoppable masters of melee combat. Tear through foes as you climb through the elemental realms and challenge the mad god, Macros who awaits you at the top. Ascend in Godfall, the first-of-its-kind, looter-slasher, melee action-RPG.Adventure through stunning vistas and challenge unique enemies in the Earth, Water, Air, and Fire Realms. Equip 12 unique Valorplates, each with evolving playstyles and fearsome looks. Complete challenges to unlock and show off your style with 123 unique Valorplate skins.
