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Peter Molyneux’s studio 22Cans announced an April 22, 2026 release and released a trailer for Masters of Albion, its final game described as a god game blending strategy, simulation, town management and real-time defense. The piece frames it as a potential redemption from past projects like Godus and nods to the creator’s legacy with titles such as Dungeon Keeper and Black & White.
Kotaku reports that Peter Molyneux’s 16-year parody Twitter account Molydeux is retiring as his real game Masters of Albion nears release, with creator Adam Capone saying the industry’s shift away from unfiltered hype toward creative risk-taking inspired this farewell.
22cans' standalone strategy game Masters of Albion combines daytime city-building with nighttime third-person battles, where players use an ethereal hand to sculpt towns and lead heroes against waves of enemies; releasing on April 22, 2026.
Peter Molyneux expresses interest in revisiting his infamous project Milo, believing that with today's advanced technology, it could finally fulfill its original promise of an emotional and immersive experience, especially with improvements in hardware and AI like large language models.
After over four decades in game development, Peter Molyneux announces that his upcoming game, Masters of Albion, will be his last, citing a lack of energy to continue, and reflecting on his career and health.
Developer 22cans has pulled the controversial game Godus, created by Peter Molyneux, from Steam after a decade of being in early access and nearly eight years since its last update. The game received backlash for broken promises and lack of updates, making it one of the most disastrous crowdfunded games. Existing players can still enjoy the game, but new users will be unable to access it due to technical changes. Molyneux is now working on a fantasy role-playing game set in Albion, the same name as the fantasy Britain in Lionhead's Fable.
Developer 22cans has confirmed that Peter Molyneux's games, Godus and Godus Wars, will be removed from the Steam store due to an upcoming technical change to Amazon Web Services. Existing players will still be able to enjoy the games, but it is unclear when the removal will take place. Godus, a god game funded through Kickstarter, was a spiritual successor to Molyneux's Populous. Additionally, the article mentions the previous game released by 22cans, Curiosity - What's Inside the Cube?, and the controversy surrounding the promised rewards for the winner.
Infamous crowdfunded games Godus and Godus Wars, developed by studio 22cans and led by Peter Molyneux, have been removed from sale on Steam due to an upcoming technical change to Amazon Web Services. Both games had been in Steam Early Access since 2013 and 2016 respectively, receiving negative reviews and failing to deliver on promised features. The removal highlights the disappointment surrounding Molyneux's overpromising and lack of successful game releases in recent years.
Game studio 22cans, founded by Peter Molyneux, is removing Godus and Godus Wars from sale on Steam due to a technical change coming to Amazon Web Services that affects their ability to serve necessary game files to new users. Existing players will still be able to enjoy the games without interruption. The decision comes after Godus Wars failed to gain much traction on Steam.
Godus, the strategy game from Fable creator Peter Molyneux, has been pulled from Steam after receiving a "mostly negative" user rating. The game, which never made it past the early access period, allowed players to create and guide a community of settlers. The removal is due to an upcoming technical change affecting the studio's ability to serve necessary game files to new users. Existing players can still enjoy the game uninterrupted.
Peter Molyneux's blockchain game, Legacy, is set to release next month, coinciding with the decline of NFTs' value. Legacy, developed by 22cans, gained attention in 2021 when it sold "Land NFTs" for over £40 million. The game, built on Ethereum-based LegacyCoin, will be available on PC and Mac. Gala Games, the game's publisher, promises a creative and innovative experience, with opportunities to buy and sell digital items on the GalaChain blockchain. However, a recent report revealed that 95% of over 73,000 blockchain-based collections are now worthless, highlighting the speculative nature of the NFT market.
Peter Molyneux, creator of popular games like Populous and Fable, is set to release his latest game, Legacy, next month. Described as a "highly anticipated web3 business simulation game" based on blockchain technology, players will have the opportunity to build and manage their own businesses on their own land. Ownership of land and rare "Legacy Deed Keys" will allow players to empower partners and win real rewards. Land can be purchased from the NFT marketplace OpenSea. Despite the recent crash in the cryptocurrency market, Molyneux remains optimistic about Legacy's potential success.
Game developer Peter Molyneux has teased his upcoming project, revealing that it will feature a gameplay mechanic that has never been seen before. While he didn't provide many details to avoid setting unrealistic expectations, Molyneux mentioned that the game will have a familiar environment reminiscent of his previous titles like Fable, Black and White, and Dungeon Keeper. This project will mark Molyneux's return to consoles after over a decade and is being developed for PC and consoles due to the need for more power. The game has been in development for almost five years and holds a special place in Molyneux's heart.
Peter Molyneux, the designer of the original Fable game, agrees with observers who criticized the lack of gameplay in the recent Fable reboot trailer revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase. However, he still found the trailer promising and praised Richard Ayoade as a "perfect choice" for the game. Molyneux also discussed his next game, developed by his studio 22cans, hinting at a never-before-seen mechanic. He acknowledged his reputation for making big promises and expressed the decision to release the new game on PC and consoles instead of mobile devices. The release date for Fable is still unknown.