Media Molecule has been in the news again since last week, as the UK studio announced it would stop supporting user-generated content title Dreams at the end of this year so it can focus its resources. on a new project. .
Additionally, now co-founder and creative director of Media Molecule, Marc Healeyannounced on Twitter that he was leaving the studio after working there for 17 years.
“So after SEVENTEEN incredible years of co-founding and building Media Molecule, I’ve decided it’s time to leave the nest, set sail and chart a new course – today is my last day at MM.”
From LittleBigPlanet to Dreams and beyond, proud to have played my part and lucky to have worked with some truly brilliant people and a very talented community that I will continue to be a fan of…”
“…but a strong cosmic breeze is carrying me away and my pirate heart has awakened, I am not getting any younger so I will let the winds of my various curiosities carry me away for a while and see where they take me.. . “.
“…Towards new beginnings, following our hearts and exploring the unknown…Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum…I’m off on a pirate adventure! (One that involves playing games, well on)” .
Healey is actually Media Molecule’s second co-founder to leave in 2023, with creative director Kareem Ettouney also leaving the company earlier this year.