Ashes of Creation director Steven Sharif breaks silence in ongoing legal battle

The legal battle around Ashes of Creation is unlikely to settle in any clear way soon, but we've just received a significant update courtesy of a fresh statement from Intrepid Studios founder Steven Sharif, who was also game director on the now-abandoned MMORPG. Lawsuits are ongoing in both directions, with Sharif and investor group TFE Games Holdings both filing claims against one another in February. In his new statement, Sharif claims that a court order granting a Temporary Restraining Order shows support for his accusations against TFE. He also takes a moment to address questions about his financial involvement in AOC, and state his frustrations with what he calls "a victory lap" for the game's skeptics. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS:Ashes of Creation dev alleges "none of us are receiving our final paychecks" amid the MMO's sudden shutdownAshes of Creation pulled from Steam amid dramatic shutdown in yet another blow to the MMO genreAshes of Creation dev reports "mass layoffs" as the MMO's director resigns "in protest" due to decisions he "could not ethically support"

Mar 6, 2026 - 23:44
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Ashes of Creation director Steven Sharif breaks silence in ongoing legal battle
The legal battle around Ashes of Creation is unlikely to settle in any clear way soon, but we've just received a significant update courtesy of a fresh statement from Intrepid Studios founder Steven Sharif, who was also game director on the now-abandoned MMORPG. Lawsuits are ongoing in both directions, with Sharif and investor group TFE Games Holdings both filing claims against one another in February. In his new statement, Sharif claims that a court order granting a Temporary Restraining Order shows support for his accusations against TFE. He also takes a moment to address questions about his financial involvement in AOC, and state his frustrations with what he calls "a victory lap" for the game's skeptics.

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Ashes of Creation dev alleges "none of us are receiving our final paychecks" amid the MMO's sudden shutdown
Ashes of Creation pulled from Steam amid dramatic shutdown in yet another blow to the MMO genre
Ashes of Creation dev reports "mass layoffs" as the MMO's director resigns "in protest" due to decisions he "could not ethically support"

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