https://www.reddit.com/r/DualUniverse/comments/mjy0jn/there_has_been_a_change_in_leadership/So the head of the studio since the beginning (at least 2014) has now resigned as President of Novaquark. I think it's unknown if he is still involved in Dual Universe.
The last video he has made afaik, about 3 months ago:
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NQ hasn't made any official announcement and apparently it's been more than a week since it happened.
If I understood correctly the new President is a major VC investor of DU.
"[...] An important change to note is that Jean-Christophe, the founder of Novaquark, has transitioned from the day-to-day management of the team to better focus on his position as a board member. Over the years since the creation of Novaquark, JC designed and set the standards for the structural and conceptual foundation of the game, and he feels now that a solid base is there for him to move forward as a strategic advisor. The recent changes in the administrative presidency of the company only reflect the transition of JC to his new role. We’re excited to have the team he has built deliver on his vision for the game."
https://board.dualthegame.com/index.php?/topic/22553-a-letter-to-our-players/
So at least he should stick around the project for a while, even though strategic advisor is a very different role than CEO.
https://massivelyop.com/2021/04/06/dual-universe-sees-a-leadership-switch-with-a-new-novaquark-president/
Appears he's still involved as a board member and advisor, but day to day management is being turned over to another.
Perhaps some of the reddit rumors about him being difficult to work for were true, supposedly lost their EVE designer after only 7 months.
They specifically mention, "It also puts us in a position to attract experienced talent to complement the team that’s already in place so that we can continue to improve the game."
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This leads to some confusing specuilation.This again is always about money,it always is.So the business was broke or near broke ,someone close offered up some money but on the grounds a new leader is put in place.I am sure he is still paid well so figured,sure go ahead,i'll collect pay cheques and do less lol.
I always have to wonder WHY anyone would throw money at a venture if it is struggling or losing money.Is it simply a case of someone with money figures they can do it better?
A game like Dual Universe is like some other similar games a good idea on paper but we are not ready to deliver a AAA game in this format.Point being that NOBODY is going to step in and change anything.Yo uwould need to reinvent the design,basically start over and hire a lot of talented people.You can't simply throw money at it to keep it alive an think it will magically turn around.
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