Ron Gilbert has confirmed that his RPG, inspired by Zelda and Diablo, has been shelved due to financial issues. After a year of development and hiring staff, he struggled to secure publisher backing, as they saw the pixel art style as too niche. Even with past successes like Thimbleweed Park, crowdfunding isn't the dependable option it used to be. What do you think about the challenges indie developers face today?
Published on: 12/2/2025
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