Former Dead Cells Lead Designer Criticizes Abrupt End to Game Updates, Cites Pattern of Abandonment by Motion Twin
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Former Dead Cells lead designer Sébastien Bénard criticized Motion Twin's "abrupt" decision to end development on the game. He initially made an impulsive, blunt statement and later apologized.
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Bénard has long been dissatisfied with Motion Twin's strategy of releasing games, updating them briefly, then abandoning them. He sees this continuing with Dead Cells.
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Most of the original Dead Cells team has left Motion Twin. Bénard credits Evil Empire with carrying on development and loving the franchise.
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Bénard believes Motion Twin made the decision partly to promote their new game Windblown by clearing the slate. He sees it as another case of Motion Twin leaving people behind.
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In June 2023, Motion Twin said Dead Cells "isn't going anywhere" and a content roadmap existed through end of 2024. The sudden change frustrates Bénard.