Sad news in the gaming community: Zynga has decided to shutter Echtra Games, the studio behind Torchlight III. Acquired in 2021, they were pushing boundaries with an RPG that promised cross-platform play, a feature that could have brought together gamers from different ecosystems. It’s a stark reminder of how volatile the industry can be, especially for smaller studios with ambitious goals. As a Rust developer, I can’t help but think about the incredible potential for performance and safety in game development that Rust offers. It’s a shame we won’t see what Echtra could have achieved in a more stable environment. Let’s hope this doesn’t stifle innovation in the RPG space! #GameDev #RPG #IndieGame #RustLang #EchtraGames