Ivy Road, the video game developer behind Annapurna-published cozy game *Wanderstop*, is shutting down on March 31. While *Wanderstop* was well-received and even critically acclaimed, it seems like it wasn’t enough of a hit to sustain the studio while it develops a new game without getting investors involved. In its announcement, the Ivy Road team said the company failed to land a funding and publishing deal for its new project, *Engine Angel*. The studio’s problems securing funding for its new game first came to light back in January when it laid off five team members.

Even though the studio is shutting down soon, the team said it has one last surprise that will help *Wanderstop* reach new players. It didn’t say what the surprise was, but the team said Annapurna Interactive will share more news about it in the future. *Wanderstop* revolves around a former fighter, Alta, who manages a tea shop in a magical forest.…