The co-op farming and life simulation game Roots of Pacha was recently removed from its Steam page due to a dispute between the game’s developers and the publisher, Crytivo.
Crytivo has now issued a response to the statement made by the ‘Roots of Pacha’ developers. In their statement, Crytivo seeks to assure fans that they are working diligently to resolve the situation. They outline their years-long relationship with the Soda Den team, the developers of Roots of Pacha, emphasizing their collaborative efforts and support leading up to the game’s launch on April 25th.
Crytivo also explains that they received a message from Soda Den two days post-launch, where the developers claimed to rescind the contract that had been in place for three years. This unexpected move led to Crytivo’s access to the game’s Steam page being revoked. Crytivo clarifies that according to Valve’s policy, in case of a dispute between parties, the game is removed until the issue is resolved. Crytivo concludes by reassuring their commitment to ensure that Roots of Pacha returns to Steam and to comply with the contract that was in place for three years.
Earlier, the developers of Roots of Pacha had issued a statement explaining their side of the situation. They had expressed their disappointment about being involved in a dispute with Crytivo over the rights to the game. The Soda Den team claimed that Crytivo had authorized the removal of Roots of Pacha from Steam without their knowledge or consent. Despite the ongoing dispute, they assured fans that they will continue developing the game with the same enthusiasm and were hopeful of its return to Steam soon.
This ongoing dispute underscores the challenges that can arise in the video game industry, where collaboration between developers and publishers is essential for a game’s success. The situation also draws attention to the potential conflicts that can arise between these two key players in the game development process.
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