2023-10-06 19:27:18
Game news Two years following the purchase of this completely screwed up game, its developer has still not been paid by Epic Games… and she lets it be known
Published on 06/10/2023 at 9:27 p.m.
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Nothing is going well at Epic Games. following a wave of massive layoffs, the giant has apparently forgotten to pay its developers.
Being taken for a pigeon
Epic Games is in a difficult situation. Not only did the studio have to lay off a large number of employees, but the company also forgot to pay certain developers. In any case, this is what Hato Moa, the creator of the strange dating sim, suggested Hatoful Boyfriend released in 2014.
Originally, Hato Moa worked with Mediatonic, before the firm was bought by Epic Games in 2021. Except that since this buyout, the developer has not received a single cent generated by the sales of her title. She explained the situation following providing support to the Mediatonic team, which was affected by Epic Games’ layoffs.
btw I’ve got no royalty payment for Hatoful Boyfriend from Epic since they acquired Mediatonic back in spring 2021. I don’t think the sales have been zero for two years?????
— Moa (@moa810) September 28, 2023
Besides, I haven’t received any royalties for Hatoful Boyfriend from Epic Games since the acquisition of Mediatonic in spring 2021. I don’t believe there have been zero sales in two years?
The developer nevertheless specifies that the income generated by its title must be low given that the game has been withdrawn from all catalogs except Steam since the acquisition of Mediatonic. She finally adds that she does not intend to sue Epic Games. In addition, the company has indeed taken note of Hato Moa’s statements and should therefore repair its error quickly.
A difficult time for Epic Games
This story, which should end in the best possible way, does not, however, restore the image of Epic Games. Right now, the entire video game industry is going through a big crisis, while many studios are laying off large numbers of their employees. On your mind, we find Epic Games which let go nearly 16% of its workforce. Change is on the horizon for the firm, who has already announced an increase in the price of V-Bucks, the currency of Fortnite. As Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, recently explained, the company simply can no longer maintain the course with its current operation. It remains to be seen what decisions management will take next.
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