Ashes of Creation Staff Allege Unpaid Final Paychecks After Sudden Shutdown

Former Intrepid Studios communications director Margaret Krohn says Ashes of Creation’s sudden shutdown left about 100 laid‑off developers without final pay, 60 days’ WARN notice, PTO, or other owed compensation; California’s WARN filing lists a 123‑employee permanent closure. Krohn details a timeline from January 28 layoffs to January 31 WARN notice, notes that leadership disputes culminated in founder Steven Sharif resigning in protest, and says former employees are pursuing legal claims while plans for a job fair and refunds for players are underway.