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Farewell to Glory: Versus Evil announces its closure, and the legendary publisher behind the Pillars of Eternity is coming to an end

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Recently, Versus Evil, the publisher that has made waves in the gaming world, announced the shocking news on social media: the company is about to close. This news undoubtedly dropped a bombshell on the entire gaming world, marking the official end of the company that once launched famous titles such as Pillars of Eternity after a decade of glory.

Farewell to Glory: Versus Evil announces its closure, and the legendary publisher behind the Pillars of Eternity is coming to an end

In the announcement, Versus Evil expressed its deep gratitude to the players: "Today is a sad day. After a wonderful 10 years, Versus Evil is closing its doors. We're excited to bring you the best indie games we could find and share so many happy memories with you all. Thank you to our amazing community!We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting everything!" This affectionate farewell letter has made countless players feel sorry and reluctant.

Farewell to Glory: Versus Evil announces its closure, and the legendary publisher behind the Pillars of Eternity is coming to an end

What's even more shocking, however, is that Versus Evil's head of production, Lance James, has confirmed that the independent publisher's entire team has been fired. This sudden change undoubtedly added a sad color to the company's closure, and also made many players who love Versus Evil's games feel sorry.

Looking back at the journey of Versus Evil, since its inception in 2013, it has successfully brought titles such as Pillars of Eternity to the global stage with its unique vision and tireless efforts. These games have earned a high reputation among players and have become classics in the history of gaming. However, the good times were short-lived, and the company began to face difficulties after a period of glory.

Farewell to Glory: Versus Evil announces its closure, and the legendary publisher behind the Pillars of Eternity is coming to an end

In 2021, Versus Evil was acquired by TinyBuild and its QA studio, Red Cerberus. However, it didn't take long for TinyBuild to report that its revenue would fall short of expectations. Meanwhile, TinyBuild announced that it has resolved a legal dispute with former Versus Evil owner Stall Proof LLC, general manager Steve Escalante, and production executive James. This series of events seems to foreshadow the ill-fated fate of Versus Evil.

Farewell to Glory: Versus Evil announces its closure, and the legendary publisher behind the Pillars of Eternity is coming to an end

Despite the company's imminent closure, the classics and countless joyous moments created by Versus Evil will remain in the hearts of players forever. Let's pay tribute to Versus Evil for the good times and classic gameplay it has given us. I hope that in the days to come, the gaming community will continue to carry forward the spirit of Versus Evil and bring more excellent titles to players. At the same time, we wish the team members of Versus Evil continued to shine and create more wonderful things in their future careers.