The situation surrounding the MMORPG Pathfinder Online could ease, as an investor has been found who might take over the game.
Backers and fans of the MMORPG Pathfinder Online were shocked when it became clear last summer/autumn that the development studio ran out of money. The studio was closed and Pathfinder rights holder Paizo temporarily took over the further operation of the alpha version. The future of the MMO was uncertain, as it was said that they only had money left for a few months to keep the servers running. Many assumed that this meant the end of the online game.
New hope for Pathfinder Online
But now a silver lining appears on the horizon. According to Paizo’s CEO Lisa Stevens, they have found an investor interested in taking over the MMORPG. Should the deal go through, a Pathfinder fan with their company will take over the MMO. This would mean the game would be in good hands, as a fan could certainly steer the game in interesting directions – directions that would surely also please gamers.
This takeover could already take place in March. The sum should also ensure that the game can be developed faster than it has been in recent years.
The development continues
Even in the past months, at least a little further work has been done on Pathfinder Online, as a small team is taking care of bug fixing and polishing. How likely it is that the takeover deal will go through is unknown. However, Lisa Stevens seems very confident, as she probably wouldn’t be discussing it otherwise. By March 1 at the latest, we will likely know more. Fans of the MMORPG should best keep their fingers crossed until then!
