The decision to shutter the studio division was made in order to focus Stadia’s efforts on being a “successful platform.� In 2021, Stadia will be expanding efforts to help third-party game developers and publishers take advantage of the streaming service’s technology to deliver titles to gamers.
“We launched Stadia with the goal of making your favorite games instantly available wherever you want to play them,� said Phil Harrison, vp and general manager of Stadia. “We’re committed to the future of cloud gaming, and will continue to do our part to drive this industry forward. Our goal remains focused on creating the best possible platform for gamers and technology for our partners, bringing these experiences to life for people everywhere.
Google declined to provide further comment.
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