Mobile publisher Fortis Games shuts down, up to 440 workers affected

Fortis Games, a mobile publisher, has announced its closure, leaving up to 440 workers without employment. In a statement to GamesBeat, co-founder Steven Chiang revealed that the company failed to meet its goals set five years ago. Fortis, primarily funded by Las Vegas Sands, a resort and casino company, chose to end its funding and sever all contracts globally.

Recently, the publisher announced the shutdown of its game Twilight Towers, effective November 16, due to low player retention. The company acknowledged that despite their efforts, they were unable to achieve a sustainable player base, attributing the decision to their responsibility rather than the players' support. Founded in 2022 by WB Games veterans Chiang and Shawn Foust, Fortis acquired three development teams, including Doppio Games, Oktagon Games, and Metagame. Among the games published by Fortis were Mergemon Wilds, Twilight Towers, and Bloom & Breakfast.