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· 8 months, 2 weeks ago • Jon Hicks

Alphabear dev Spry Fox reveals CEOs and staff have taken pay cuts to finish its "biggest game ever" after "extremely fast" spinout from Netflix

Briefing

In a significant shift, Spry Fox's founders have announced pay cuts for themselves and their staff to support the development of Spirit Crossing, their largest game to date. This decision comes after a rapid transition from Netflix, indicating both a challenge and a renewed focus on their core mission as an independent studio.

For developers, this situation underscores the realities of game development funding and the sacrifices teams may need to make to see projects through. With the mobile gaming market continually evolving, the success of Spirit Crossing could set new benchmarks for Spry Fox and influence industry trends moving forward.

“We've made sacrifices to ensure our vision for Spirit Crossing becomes a reality.”

— Spry Fox CEO · Discussing the pay cuts.
At a glance
what
Spry Fox leadership has taken pay cuts to finish Spirit Crossing.
who
Spry Fox, Netflix.
when
Announcement made recently, no specific dates provided.
impact
Highlights financial sacrifices in game development.
Signal Mixed

While the pay cuts show commitment, they also highlight financial strain.

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