Ashes of Creation creator and founder leaves and board lays off staff after 10 years of development

After 10 years of development, it appears that Intrepid Studios is collapsing and its Ashes of Creation massively multiplayer online role-playing game is shutting down. Steven Sharif, founder and creative director of Ashes of Creation, said in a Discord server post that he lost control of the company and resigned as a result of board actions he did not agree with. He said he resigned in protest, as did much of the senior leadership team. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Read This Article for FreeGet instant access by joining the GB MAX Access tier — it’s free to sign up and unlock premium content like The BIG Show.Join Now to Start ReadingAlready a member? Sign in The post Ashes of Creation creator and founder leaves and board lays off staff after 10 years of development appeared first on GamesBeat.

Feb 1, 2026 - 17:27

Ashes of Creation creator and founder leaves and board lays off staff after 10 years of development

After 10 years of development, it appears that Intrepid Studios is collapsing and its Ashes of Creation massively multiplayer online role-playing game is shutting down.

Steven Sharif, founder and creative director of Ashes of Creation, said in a Discord server post that he lost control of the company and resigned as a result of board actions he did not agree with. He said he resigned in protest, as did much of the senior leadership team.

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