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It’s been a tough time for many gaming companies and they seem to have gotten the better of the new team, Jar of Sparks.
This developer is formed by Microsoft, Xbox, and aura veteran Jerry Hawk after exiting the 343 industry in 2022. Now, In an update on LinkedInIt was announced that the team would “cease work” on its current title to search for a new publishing partner.
As part of this, Jar of Sparks allows its team to find new work. This is part of what he said:
“Earlier today, we informed our team that Jar of Sparks will be discontinuing work on our current title while we search for a new publishing partner who can help realize our creative vision. Throughout this journey, our passionate, driven, and innovative team has taken bold risks, pushed boundaries, and strived to create something new.” Truly exciting for this industry and we couldn’t be more proud of the foundation we’ve built together.
“As we prepare for this next step, our talented team members will explore new opportunities. If you are looking for exceptional professionals who are motivated and think outside the box, please reach out to us. We would be very happy to connect with you. With some of the best developers I have ever had the pleasure of working with.”
The studio’s first game was originally estimated to be three to four years away, with the overall goal of creating “a new generation of narrative-driven action games set in a new world.”
Hawke was previously head of design Infinite aura at 343 Industries, and originally started at Microsoft in 2003 – working on Xbox Live and eventually moving to Halo. He also spent a stint at Bungie with amount The team before returning to Xbox in 2018 to work on Infinite.
Aside from Hawk taking on the CEO role at Jar of Sparks, other founding members included Greg Stone (former producer of Jar of Sparks). death), Paul Crocker (lead narrative designer on Batman: Arkham Trilogy) and Steve Dyke (SSX, NBA StreeR).
