Has Chris Wilson left GGG?
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Well the cat's been long out of the bag on this. Time to give CW a proper sendoff.
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I really hoped they would at least say something on the recent Q&A session. Unfortunately it wasn't really a Q&A and more an extended advertisement. But its funny that they stated in a press interview, that they lack an experienced game designer/director for PoE1 right now, that's why they have a hard time developing both at the same time.
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I mean.... Does anyone really believe Chris would just vanish without a word if this was on good terms? After 10 years of blood, sweat and tears? Being the face of GGG creating the best ARPG ever with his own (and others) hands? Loved by the community?
Call me crazy but this is more than odd. Even the argument that it's a PR thing to prevent whatever in regards to PoE2's EA launch and whatnot, I don't buy it. It's been a while since I've seen him on camera but he has talked about the future of PoE, the making of PoE2, plans, "the vision"....just to vanish? So many things where I'm like...NO WAY would he just step down without anyone saying anything....????? Sure there could be plenty "reasons", but come on.... Pretty sure almost everyone here would agree that the Chris we know would've said something. A farewell post, a quick video....but NOTHING? Also: If what someone else said is true and he left a year ago, that would be shortly after Bex, no? Can't remember the dates exactly, but.. Gone? Just like that? That can't be right. I'm just saying random shit right now but realizing he's actually gone has me thinking something weird happened. This smells like some tencent corpa bullshit. Man that's just sad... Edit: Saw something quite interesting on a reddit thread dedicated to Chris leaving GGG....There's a link to a screenshot with conversation from someone claiming to work for GGG...Statements made date back to late 2024 (before EA launch). Not gonna link the screenshot because it's 4chan, but yeah you can find it in the reddit thread. Dude knew about stuff in PoE2 that wasn't public at the time. https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/1isv8tf/ceased_director_chris_wilson_21012025/ Last edited by SloppyJoker#3490 on Apr 4, 2025, 6:07:20 PM
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" I generally agree but I'm not as sure. A possible issue is that lots of money was at stake. If Take Two made conditions that he couldn't say anything then he wouldn't because of the large sum of money at stake. Take Two could have wanted it kept quite to minimize potential bad publicity. I have no clue what really happened but that seems like a reasonable possibility to me? Over 430 threads discussing labyrinth problems with over 1040 posters in support (thread # 1702621) Thank you all! GGG will implement a different method for ascension in PoE2. Retired!
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" Take-Two Interactive is based in New York and has no involvement with Path of Exile. GGG is owned by Tencent Holdings, based in Guangdong in China. "VPs are not required to change their posting style. They are still welcome to express their opinions and take part in any discussions they wish. Their only responsibility is to continue doing what they have always done - posting in a friendly and constructive manner."
-GGG, 2015 |
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I've heard of gags being put on when you leave, hell, I've been there, but I've not seen one where goodbye was considered subverting the contract.
Maybe Tencent is different? Not sure this would even be legal because it would go beyond the spirit if not the letter of the gag clause. Saying: "Goodbye! I wish you the best in your endeavors." is not illegal. Saying: "Goodbye! I wish it didn't end this way." Maybe. Have to read it. Saying: "Goodbye! Good luck. You'll need it." Probably. Censored.
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