Justin Carter, Contributing EditorNovember 27, 20241 Min ReadImage via Worlds Untold.At a GlanceWorlds Untold started up last fall, and its founder Mac Walters was a longtime writer on BioWare's Mass Effect and Anthem.Developer Worlds Untold is ceasing operations while it looks to secure more funding for its debut project.On LinkedIn, founder and BioWare alum Mac Walters explained the Vancouver-based studio would "search for a new partner to help bring our vision to life. This was not a decision we made lightlyits been a deeply personal journey, and we're all so proud of everything this team has built together."Walters spun up Worlds Untold was spun up last November with the aim of making narrative-focused triple-A titles. Before that, he was a lead writer on Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3, and spearheaded development on the remasters of the original trilogy before leaving BioWare early last year.The employees of Worlds Untold are now looking for work, and Walters stated he would "be honored to connect [studios] with some of the best people Ive ever worked with. This is a heartbreaking moment for everyone involved, but Im deeply grateful for the support of our partners, friends and family, and for the time weve had together."Studios seek funding in an industry stormEarlier this week, fellow BioWare veteran Casey Hudson closed down his own studio, Humanoid Origin, which was similarly working on an original, unannounced project before its end. Worlds Untold is also the latest developer to openly state it needs money: in mid-October, Tales of Kenzera creator Surgent Studios similarly went "on hiatus" while looking for a partner to back its sophomore title, 'Project Uso.'"While were pausing for now, this isnt goodbyetheres more to come," Walters concluded, "and we look forward to sharing the next chapter with you when the time is right."Read more about:LayoffsAbout the AuthorJustin CarterContributing Editor, GameDeveloper.comA Kansas City, MO native, Justin Carter has written for numerous sites including IGN, Polygon, and SyFy Wire. In addition to Game Developer, his writing can be found at io9 over on Gizmodo. Don't ask him about how much gum he's had, because the answer will be more than he's willing to admit.See more from Justin CarterDaily news, dev blogs, and stories from Game Developer straight to your inboxStay UpdatedYou May Also Like