NetEase Continues Studio Closures Amid Funding Withdrawals
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NetEase has shut down its Canadian subsidiary Bad Brain Game Studios due to the inability to secure a new partner for its ongoing project, Midnight Riders, with the studio closing on November 17, 2025. The studio's IP is available for acquisition or partnership, and this marks the second NetEase subsidiary closure this week, reflecting challenges in its game development efforts.
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