In a shocking turn of events, Prytania Media, the parent company of Possibility Space, has announced the immediate closure of the studio. The decision follows concerns raised by Kotaku reporter Ethan Gach, whose upcoming article apparently had a significant impact on Prytania's operations.

The closure was revealed through an email sent to employees by Jeff Strain, co-founder of Prytania, which was later shared on social media by Polygon reporter Nicole Carpenter. Strain stated that the questions raised by Gach regarding a project codenamed "Vonnegut" led to an emergency meeting with the publishers, resulting in the cancellation of the project and the subsequent closure of Possibility Space.

This closure marks the second subsidiary of Prytania to shut down this year. Previously, Crop Circle Games, another subsidiary, faced furloughs before ultimately ceasing operations. Annie Delisi Strain, co-founder of Crop Circle Games and Jeff Strain's wife, expressed concerns about Gach's reporting, fearing that her own personal health struggles as a female game industry CEO may be covered.

Jeff Strain also cited a lack of funding as a reason behind the closure of Crop Circle Games. Despite efforts to secure investments for continued game development, the studio was unable to find support from any organization. The struggles faced by Prytania's subsidiaries highlight the challenges within the gaming industry.

Prytania Media, established in 2021 by Jeff and Annie Delisi Strain, quickly gathered four subsidiaries under its umbrella. Crop Circle Games and Possibility Space were both founded in 2021, while Fang & Claw and Dawon Entertainment, based in India, joined the Prytania family in 2023.

The sudden closure of Possibility Space came as a surprise to employees, with many expressing their shock on social media platforms. Russell Petersen, a former employee, mentioned that Possibility Space was shut down without any prior notice. Meanwhile, Austin Walker, the IP director who recently joined the team, simply commented with a sarcastic "Lol. Lmao."

Neither Gach's reporting nor any formal response from Prytania has been disclosed by Kotaku parent company G/O Media. Requests for comments from Prytania Media regarding the closure remain unanswered.

The future of the affected employees and the projects under Prytania Media's subsidiaries now hangs in uncertainty. With the gaming industry constantly evolving, the closure of studios highlights the challenges faced by developers despite their dedication and talent.

As industry insiders and fans alike await further developments, the fallout from the closure of Possibility Space raises important questions regarding transparency, funding, and the treatment of marginalized voices within the gaming world.