Wildermyth, a turn-based tactical RPG, has recently released its second DLC, Omenroad, which transformed the game into a roguelike. However, this update marks the end of the road for Wildermyth and, at least temporarily, for the development team behind it – Worldwalker Games. In an announcement, Nate Austin, co-owner of the studio, stated that active development on Wildermyth has come to a close. While critical bug fixes will still be addressed, there will be no new content added to the game going forward. Additionally, Austin mentioned that they would be parting ways with many team members as Worldwalker Games enters a period of hibernation.
Surprisingly, the decision to pause development does not stem from the performance of the Omenroad DLC, which Austin revealed is actually “doing quite well.” Instead, Austin explained that the team is ready to move on from the project after 11 years of continuous work. Despite the closure, Austin left a glimmer of hope for fans by hinting that Worldwalker Games might re-emerge in the future. He expressed confidence that they would eventually discover another project to channel their passion into, but acknowledged the need to take a break and explore new avenues.
While the team has no immediate plans for a Wildermyth sequel, Austin emphasized the importance of stepping back and reevaluating their creative direction. He likened the process to wandering in the wilderness, searching for inspiration and new opportunities. As the studio prepares to enter this period of transition, Austin assured followers that they would be informed of any future developments when the time is right. The decision to step away from Wildermyth marks the end of an era for Worldwalker Games, but also opens up new possibilities for the talented team behind the critically acclaimed title.
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