BonusXP, the studio behind the Stranger Things games inspired by the popular Netflix Series of the same name, has announced that it is shutting down. The official announcement was made on the studio’s official Twitter account after spending 11 years in the gaming industry.
There is no official reason why the studio is shutting down
BonusXP is a game development studio from Texas founded in 2012 and has been popular for creating games with a high replay value. They are known for Monster Crew, an endless platformer. Even though it received around 100K downloads, it received favorable reviews.
We have begun the difficult process of ceasing operations at BonusXP. We have enjoyed making games for you over the last 11 years.
— BonusXP (@BonusXP) June 1, 2023
Our focus is on helping our team find their next opportunities.
If you are looking for great game talent, please contact us at info@bonusxp.com.
The studio rose into popularity for its stylized retro adventure Stranger Things: 1984, partnering with Netflix. They went on to release Stranger Things 3: The Game, which was part of the five new mobile games announced in 2021 from Netflix. This featured 12 playable characters from the third season of the popular drama.
However, following this, there wasn’t much communication on the upcoming games, and sadly, it will remain the same with the ceasing of operations. With the process undergoing, the cause for the stoppage has yet to be confirmed, leaving room for speculation. It is also unclear whether the studio has suspended the development of an ARPG in the works which they had announced a while ago.
However, the studio has confirmed its focus on assisting its employees in finding new opportunities in the industry, which is the primary goal for any company ending operations. Companies looking for familiar faces in the industry can contact the studio at their official email at info@bonusxp.com.
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