Jumpship co-founder reacquires studio from Thunderful to reboot in new direction
Summary
Dino Patti reacquires Jumpship from Thunderful following the publisher's layoffs last November
Patti also obtained shares in Viewfinder developer Sad Owl Studios
Studio reboot is planned with a stated ambition to challenge the current investment and publishing model
"I truly believe the current investment and publishing landscape has gone stale. It needs a complete overhaul to better serve talented game developers and, most importantly, the players."
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Studio ownership history - from founding to reacquisition
Dino Patti and Chris Olsen co-founded Jumpship in 2017 to develop action-adventure title Somerville
Thunderful acquired the studio in 2022 following Somerville's launch
Co-founder Chris Olsen departed Jumpship shortly after the acquisition
Patti remained connected to Thunderful as a strategic advisor during this period
Thunderful conducted layoffs in November 2024, which preceded the reacquisition
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Reacquisition deal - studio and equity stakes secured
Patti reacquired full control of Jumpship from Thunderful
He also obtained shares in Sad Owl Studios, the developer behind Viewfinder
Deal signals Patti repositioning himself as both operator and investor in the indie space
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New direction - vision and publishing philosophy reset
Patti is preparing to reboot Jumpship in a "completely new direction"
Core studio identity - pushing boundaries of emotion, storytelling, and innovation - remains intact
"Jumpship has always been about pushing the boundaries of emotions, storytelling, and innovation in gaming. I want to take the company in a completely new direction while staying true to that vision."
Specific projects or strategies have not yet been disclosed publicly
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What to watch - a publishing model challenger in the making
Patti's critique of the investment and publishing landscape suggests Jumpship may pursue an unconventional model
His dual role as studio head and equity holder in Sad Owl Studios hints at a broader indie ecosystem play
Further announcements on Jumpship's new direction are expected
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