Jar of Sparks, the NetEase-backed studio founded by former Halo Infinite design head Jerry Hook, has paused development on its debut project. The studio is actively seeking a new publishing partner to help realize its vision for a "next-generation narrative-driven action game." This news follows a period of relative silence from the studio since its 2022 inception.
NetEase, a prominent global video game company, currently supports live-service titles such as Once Human and the recently launched Marvel Rivals. The latter's success, including the recent announcement of its Season 1 Battle Pass, underscores NetEase's commitment to live-service games. The upcoming addition of the Fantastic Four to Marvel Rivals further highlights their ongoing projects.
Hook's LinkedIn post confirmed the development pause and the search for a new publisher. While layoffs weren't explicitly stated, he indicated that team members would be "exploring new opportunities," and a subsequent post confirmed efforts to find new positions for all team members in the coming weeks. This situation mirrors the experience of other veteran developers who have partnered with NetEase, such as Hiroyuki Kobayashi and GPTRACK50 Studios.
The news comes amidst a period of transition for the Halo franchise, marked by challenges with Halo Infinite's post-launch content and the reception of the Paramount+ series. However, 343 Industries' rebranding to Halo Studios and the shift to Unreal Engine suggest a potential resurgence for the franchise. While Jar of Sparks' project is temporarily on hold, the future of both the studio and the Halo franchise remains uncertain but potentially promising.
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