Sweet Bandits Studios Closes After Struggles With Deceive Inc.

The Canadian indie developer cites financial challenges and low player engagement as key factors in its closure.

Sweet Bandits Studios, known for the multiplayer stealth game Deceive Inc., has announced its immediate closure.
The studio stated it reached a 'breaking point' after struggling to sustain the game's development and operations.
Despite a positive reception on Steam, Deceive Inc. faced declining player engagement, with fewer than 200 concurrent players in recent months.
Publisher Tripwire Interactive is exploring options to maintain the game’s servers and accessibility for its community.
Sweet Bandits, founded in 2016 with 18 employees, previously released its debut game Coffence in 2018.