The Polish studio The Farm 51, best known for the Chernobylite series, continues to face difficulties.
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone
On April 2, The Farm 51 submitted documents to the Polish authorities, announcing plans to initiate a bankruptcy procedure. However, they emphasized that this step is merely a formality. The studio was compelled to take this action due to the nuances of Polish law, but it still holds out hope of avoiding actual bankruptcy.
The developers of Chernobylite are currently trying to attract investments. They have already found potential partners and are negotiating with them. If everything goes well, The Farm 51 will use the funds from investors to pay off debts, restructure the studio, and further develop Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
The Farm 51 found itself in a challenging situation a year ago when it released Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone in early access. Gamers criticized the game, and its initial sales fell short of the developers' expectations — to such an extent that the studio had to lay off almost a third of its employees to manage the fallout.
Over time, The Farm 51 released a series of major patches for the game, but it still failed to attract a larger audience. In recent months, the maximum daily player count for Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone on Steam rarely exceeds 30 people, and its rating has settled at "Mixed." Whether the title will ultimately see a full release given the studio's dire financial state remains unclear.