“Astragon closes Independent Arts successor studio Astragon Development”

Key points

• Astragon Entertainment closes Astragon Development, the German studio formerly Independent Arts Software.
• More than 40 staff are affected and the company seeks socially responsible solutions.
• Closure part of a strategic realignment following ownership and branding changes.
• Independent Arts worked on over 250 games across three decades, often porting and co-developing.
• Astragon was acquired by Team17 in 2022; Independent Arts was acquired in 2023 for up to $3.9 million.