In a shocking turn of events, game development studio Possibility Space has abruptly closed its doors, leaving its employees in a state of uncertainty. The closure was announced today by senior game designer Brendan McLeod, who revealed that all staff members had been laid off.

Former senior environmental artist Matt Graczyk and lead systems engineer Kyle Kukshtel also confirmed that they were among the employees affected by the sudden shutdown. The reasons behind this unexpected development have been attributed to leaked information about the studio's upcoming game, Project Vonnegut.

According to Polygon, Jeff Strain, the owner of Possibility Space, placed the blame squarely on his employees for leaking details about Project Vonnegut to the press. Strain alleged that this breach of confidentiality made it impossible for the studio to secure additional resources from the game's publisher, ultimately leading to the decision to cancel the project altogether.

It is worth noting that this is not the first closure within parent company Prytania Media, as Crop Circle Games met a similar fate just last month. As for the remaining studios under Prytania Media, Dawon Entertainment and Fang & Claw, their status remains uncertain. No further details have been provided regarding their operations.

Jeff Strain, a notable figure in the gaming industry as the co-founder of ArenaNet and founder of Undead Labs, stated in a leaked note to staff that he would be "stepping away from the game industry" following the closure of Possibility Space. Strain's extensive experience includes working on popular games such as Guild Wars and the State of Decay series, developed by Undead Labs.

The sudden departure of Possibility Space raises questions about the future of its employees and the fate of Project Vonnegut. With no official statements from the studio or Prytania Media, the gaming community remains in the dark regarding the potential outcomes and possibilities for those affected by this unfortunate turn of events.

As the gaming industry continues to evolve, incidents like this serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by studios and the importance of maintaining confidentiality and trust within teams. The fallout from Possibility Space's closure will undoubtedly have lasting effects on both the studio's employees and the gaming community as a whole.