Indie Dev Posts Video Reporting Stolen Laptops at gamescom as CD Projekt Red and More Step in to Help
Ryan Laley, the solo indie developer behind upcoming asymmetrical horror game Mimic, has shared a video confirming his gamescom was "cut short" after he and other developers had their laptops stolen.
Indie developer Ryan Laley faced a devastating blow at gamescom when his laptops were stolen overnight. The sole developer behind the upcoming asymmetrical horror game Mimic shared a tearful X/Twitter post, explaining that the theft forced him to cut his gamescom coverage short. Laley emphasized how expensive it is to be an indie developer and how heartbreaking it is to lose his equipment.
Despite filing police reports, he expressed his defeat and uncertainty about what to do next. CD Projekt Red, the team behind The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, quickly reached out to offer support, promising to send him a few things. Indie Game Joe, a gaming industry expert and developer, also extended his support by donating money to replace his stolen hardware.
While Laley still plans to attend gamescom and meet other developers, the theft has dealt a significant financial and emotional toll on him.
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