In a shocking turn of events, Fortis Games, known for mobile hits like Twilight Towers and Bloom & Breakfast, has shut its doors, leaving approximately 440 employees in the lurch. The closure was confirmed by CEO Steven Chiang in a statement to GamesBeat on November 10, 2026. Chiang expressed disappointment that the studio didn't meet its objectives set five years ago and will prioritize helping the talented team find new opportunities.
According to former employees' LinkedIn posts, Las Vegas Sands Corp., Fortis Games’ parent company, decided to cease funding, effectively terminating all contracts worldwide. Game producer Gustavo Coronet acknowledged the groundbreaking workflow developed by the Octopus team but lamented the sudden end. On the other hand, former communications director Scott Butterworth suggested that Fortis' community-focused approach didn't connect enough with players to ensure its success.
Founded in 2022 by Steven Chiang, a former executive at Electronic Arts and Zynga, Fortis Games was based out of San Francisco, California. It was funded by Las Vegas Sands Corp. to expand the casino brand beyond gambling. Over the next four years, Fortis acquired several game studios, but on November 4, it announced the sunsetting of Twilight Towers, just a week before its total closure. This latest studio shutdown follows EA's announcement that it had closed down BioWare, famous for AAA RPG series like Mass Effect and Dragon Age - a move that has been met with widespread player disapproval.
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