Ivy Road Studio Shuts Down After Failing to Secure Funding
常春藤路工作室因未能獲得資金而關閉
The independent game development studio Ivy Road, founded in 2021 by industry veterans including Davey Wreden and C418, will officially close its doors on March 31, 2026.
由產業資深人士 Davey Wreden 和 C418 等人於 2021 年創立的獨立遊戲開發工作室 Ivy Road，將於 2026 年 3 月 31 日正式歇業。
Despite the critical acclaim of their title Wanderstop, the team failed to secure the necessary funding for their second project, a vehicular combat game titled Engine Angel.
儘管他們的作品《Wanderstop》獲得了評論界的好評，但團隊仍未能為其第二個專案——一款名為《Engine Angel》的車輛戰鬥遊戲——取得必要的資金。
While the studio is shutting down, Wanderstop will remain available for players, with publisher Annapurna Interactive taking over long-term support and maintenance.
雖然工作室即將關閉，《Wanderstop》仍將繼續提供給玩家遊玩，並由發行商 Annapurna Interactive 接手長期的支援與維護。
To thank their community, Ivy Road released a final Chapter Select feature for the game and teased one last surprise to be revealed soon.
為了感謝社群，Ivy Road 為該遊戲發布了最終的「章節選擇」(Chapter Select)功能，並預告了即將揭曉的一個最後驚喜。
This closure reflects a broader, challenging trend in the video game industry, where even talented teams struggle to maintain operations amidst risk-averse markets.
此次歇業反映了電子遊戲產業中一個更廣泛且嚴峻的趨勢：在風險規避的市場環境下，即使是才華洋溢的團隊也難以維持營運。
For the developers behind Ivy Road, the experience highlights that success in the gaming world often requires a rare combination of immense skill, dedication, and a bit of luck.
對於 Ivy Road 的開發人員而言，這次經驗突顯出遊戲世界的成功往往需要結合高超技能、奉獻精神以及些許運氣的罕見組合。
