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Indie Dev Alpha Dog Reclaims Independence Post-Xbox
27 Jul
Summary
- Alpha Dog Games, known for Mighty DOOM, is now independent.
- The studio was shut down by Microsoft in 2024.
- Founder Shawn Woods is seeking new funding and partners.
Alpha Dog Games, celebrated for its mobile title Mighty DOOM, has successfully transitioned back to an independent studio. This significant development occurred after Microsoft had previously shut down the studio in 2024. The studio's founder, Shawn Woods, is currently in the process of securing new funding and engaging with potential partners, publishers, and licensors.
Previously owned by Microsoft since 2021 following its acquisition of ZeniMax Media, Alpha Dog Games specialized in mobile game development. The studio also developed titles like MonstroCity: Rampage and Ninja Golf. Its survival as an independent entity stands out against the backdrop of widespread layoffs within Xbox, which have impacted thousands of employees and led to the divestiture or independence of other studios like Ninja Theory and Compulsion Games.
