So is Crazy Viking Studios done making games?

[Brandon]

6 years since Volgarr released. There was talk of a new game in development a long time ago, but it has been radio silence since then. You guys made something really special with this game and I was looking forward to your next release. Even though I'd rather see Volgarr 2 or a spin-off set in the same universe, I'm excited to try anything else you make.

[Taron]

I'll be honest, it's pretty unlikely at this point. Nothing actively in development. We had some things in the pipe but they didn't pan out and Kris (the other half of the studio) is managing two other studios now to pay his bills (he's had two kids since Volgarr came out).

I'm mostly retired due to medical issues but still working on some stuff by myself when I can manage, just to stay sane. Nothing like Volgarr, just experimenting really, and with how little time I can spend at the computer these days I don't expect to have anything to show for it for years, if ever. I actually focus more on giving advice to other local young indie devs these days (they are everywhere here in the Seattle area), though with most of them using Unity there isn't too much an old C/C++ programmer like me has to offer outside of game design feedback.

Not saying it's impossible we'll get the old band back together and make something one day but just not very likely. I still plan to continue to support Volgarr in terms of patches and ports if/when there is demand, but that's about it.

Sorry to disappoint :(.

[Brandon]

Well that isn't the answer I was hoping for, but I really appreciate you taking the time to reply. I guess I can stop looking at the crazy viking studios twitter every 6 months hoping for some news of a new game announcement :(

If medical problems are keeping you from development, configuring a voice-driven IDE might be helpful. I'm a web developer and seriously considering it because the strain it there and may eventually leave me unemployable.

Best of luck to you and Kris.

[iemander]

Originally posted by Taron:

I'll be honest, it's pretty unlikely at this point. Nothing actively in development. We had some things in the pipe but they didn't pan out and Kris (the other half of the studio) is managing two other studios now to pay his bills (he's had two kids since Volgarr came out).

I'm mostly retired due to medical issues but still working on some stuff by myself when I can manage, just to stay sane. Nothing like Volgarr, just experimenting really, and with how little time I can spend at the computer these days I don't expect to have anything to show for it for years, if ever. I actually focus more on giving advice to other local young indie devs these days (they are everywhere here in the Seattle area), though with most of them using Unity there isn't too much an old C/C++ programmer like me has to offer outside of game design feedback.

Not saying it's impossible we'll get the old band back together and make something one day but just not very likely. I still plan to continue to support Volgarr in terms of patches and ports if/when there is demand, but that's about it.

Sorry to disappoint :(.

Aw dude that's truly sad.

Let me tell you that I think Volgarr is absolutely awesome. I just came into this forum to ask the exact same question as OP.

[McMurphy]

Volgarr was epic! Still the best retro platformer here on steam for sure!

[Kattsylt]

Was just looking into this aswell, visiting the studio website and facebook with nothing new coming up made me a bit sad. Good luck with everything.

[Castor Troy]

Originally posted by Taron:

I'll be honest, it's pretty unlikely at this point. Nothing actively in development. We had some things in the pipe but they didn't pan out and Kris (the other half of the studio) is managing two other studios now to pay his bills (he's had two kids since Volgarr came out).

I'm mostly retired due to medical issues but still working on some stuff by myself when I can manage, just to stay sane. Nothing like Volgarr, just experimenting really, and with how little time I can spend at the computer these days I don't expect to have anything to show for it for years, if ever. I actually focus more on giving advice to other local young indie devs these days (they are everywhere here in the Seattle area), though with most of them using Unity there isn't too much an old C/C++ programmer like me has to offer outside of game design feedback.

Not saying it's impossible we'll get the old band back together and make something one day but just not very likely. I still plan to continue to support Volgarr in terms of patches and ports if/when there is demand, but that's about it.

Sorry to disappoint :(.

Thank you for your work on the game. Volgarr was awesome. I wish it had a sequel.

[Lunatix]

I just can't get enough of Volgarr still need to launch the game time to time just to do a run, it even made me meet cool peoples when the speedrun community was still active.
I hope you will have the opportunity to make another game one day !