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Moon Studios Clarifies Financial Stability After Concerns Over Review Bombing

CEO Thomas Mahler assures fans that the studio is not at risk of imminent closure and highlights efforts to counter misleading reviews of No Rest for the Wicked.

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Overview

  • Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler initially warned that negative Steam reviews could threaten the studio’s future but later clarified there is no immediate financial danger.
  • The studio has been accused of being the target of review bombing, with criticisms focusing on difficulty, missing multiplayer features, and game mechanics.
  • No Rest for the Wicked, launched in Steam Early Access in April 2024, currently holds a 'Mostly Positive' rating with 74% of nearly 35,000 reviews marked as positive.
  • Moon Studios became fully independent in March 2025 after reclaiming publishing rights for No Rest for the Wicked from Take-Two Interactive’s Private Division label.
  • Mahler emphasized the importance of genuine player feedback and reaffirmed the studio’s commitment to completing development and delivering a polished game.