Flaming Fowl Studios Halts Ironmarked Development, Lays Off Staff

The indie game studio faces funding challenges, pausing its latest project and reducing its workforce.

Flaming Fowl Studios, known for Gloomhaven, has paused development of its new co-op RPG Ironmarked due to financial constraints.
The studio has released a demo of Ironmarked on Steam in hopes of securing future funding through increased interest and wishlists.
Over 20 employees were laid off as the studio downsizes from about 30 staff members to nine.
The funding difficulties reflect a broader trend of financial caution in the gaming industry, affecting many developers.
Flaming Fowl plans to focus on smaller, self-funded projects while seeking opportunities to revive Ironmarked.