King of Meat is a casual action game that launched on PC in October 2025. The title faced an abrupt setback when Amazon, its original publisher, cancelled the project - a decision that typically spells trouble for independent studios. However, developer Glowmade managed to secure the rights and continue development independently, claiming financial stability and a committed team. The studio's ability to press forward after publisher backing evaporated stands in contrast to the industry norm, where such scenarios frequently result in closures or significant layoffs.
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Often when a studio is dropped by a major publisher, it leaves them in dire straits. The story is all too common and often ends in layoffs or outright closure.