The Chinese Room, famous for games like *Dear Esther*, has broken free from Sumo Digital through a management buyout and is now an independent studio. With Ed Daly at the helm and backing from Hiro Capital, they aim to keep producing original content and collaborate with others. They've got two new IPs on the way, plus the much-anticipated *Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2* set for an October release. This shift is a big win for the British indie scene amidst a wave of corporate takeovers.
Published on: 7/21/2025
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