Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands 2 reportedly cancelled – WGB

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands was described by writer Take-Two as having “exceeded expectations” which result in developer Gearbox stating that is was “clearly a new franchise after shattering targets.” And but regardless of this, a brand new report claims that the sequel has been cancelled.

The report comes from MP1ST who cites a “supply who has data of the state of affairs.” In keeping with this nameless supply,  Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands 2 was “cancelled in latest months”.

This info does lineup with the truth that the sport’s developer, Misplaced Boys Interactive, was hit by layoffs in each January and September of this 12 months. It’s not know what number of employees have been laid off in January, but we do know that in September 139 members of the team lost their jobs.

These losses got here on account of nonetheless being a part of the beleaguered Embracer group. Misplaced Boys Interactive was purchased by Gearbox in 2022, which in flip had been bought by Embracer in 2021. As a part of its ongoing makes an attempt to avoid wasting itself from destruction, Embracer then sold Gearbox back to Take-Two earlier this year, however in a considerably stunning transfer Misplaced Boys Interactive was not a part of the deal and as an alternative stayed with Embracer.

Thus the destiny of a Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands sequel was already a bit iffy. Nevertheless, a point out in a developer profile indicated {that a} sequel was being made. Further proof came from a report by Kotaku in February of this year when information first started to interrupt that Gearbox may be getting bought by Embracer. In keeping with Kotaku, “a sequel to Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands underwent a delicate reboot,” however that the mission was “promising and progressing very nicely.”

Gearbox does nonetheless personal the rights to Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, so whereas Misplaced Boys Interactive is probably not engaged on it anymore, it’s nonetheless potential a sequel might come from Gearbox themselves. That will in all probability be some time down the road although, as a result of Gearbox is obviously focusing on its recently revealed Borderlands 4.

Personally, I relatively appreciated Tiny Tina”s Wonderlands. Hell, I actually ranked it as the 3rd best game in the franchise, so I’m a bit unhappy we would not get a follow-up, though I’m not likely certain it wants one. I’m extra sorry for Misplaced Boys Interactive, due to this story is true then they’ve had a loopy few years, from the highs of launching the sport to being purchased by Gearbox, to the lows of being left behind at Embracer and struggling layoffs, and now probably having their sport cancelled.