Canadian outfit Bad Brain Game Studios is the latest NetEase games developer to be closed down. 

In a post on LinkedIn from studio head Sean Crooks, the company announced that it would be ceasing operations on November 17th. This follows an attempt from Bad Brain to try and find a new publishing partner after NetEase appears to have once again pulled the rug out from underneath a game developer that it set up. 

The IP that Bad Brain was working on – and the game itself – are up for sale, too. 

"The enthusiastic response our project has received is a direct reflection of that creativity and dedication. While the outcome may not be what we had hoped for, I’ve seen firsthand that we succeeded in reaching players and peers who believed in what we were building. To those who supported the game, shared encouragement, and championed our vision — thank you," Crooks wrote. 
 
"As we close this chapter, the game and its underlying IP is still available for acquisition or partnership, and we/NetEase are open to discussions with publishers or studios who see potential in continuing its development. We believe strongly in what was created, and would love to see this world find its way to players.
 
"To help support our people as they take their next steps, we’ll also be releasing a sizzle reel from the project publicly, giving everyone the chance to showcase their incredible work and open doors to new opportunities.
 
"If you’re looking for world-class developers, artists, and storytellers, please reach out — we would be proud to connect you with them.
 
"Finally, I want to extend my deepest gratitude once again to everyone who supported us along the way. Your encouragement and belief in what we were building meant the world to us. While this chapter is ending sooner than we had hoped, the spirit of what we created at Bad Brain will live on through the incredible people who made it possible."