yesterday, root and oath Designer Cole Wehrle announced in a letter posted on the Leder Games website that he and Leder’s in-house artist Kyle Ferrin have formed a new company. buried giant studioalong with Wehrle’s brother Drew Wehrle and former Leader Operations Director Ted Kaya.
According to Buried Giant’s press release, the studio plans to “create interactive games with expressive systems, emergent gameplay, and player-centered storytelling.” Designer Joshua Yearsley (Root: Marauder and hometown (Extension), joined by graphic designers Patti Hyun and Megan Gainey. Kaya’s first title as a designer was takecanceled by Leder in December 2025, and it is unclear whether it will be revived under the Buried Giant Banner.
Cole and his brothers Drew and Blake are both involved in the company and have already been published in: Wehrlech Games. The company will be incorporated into Buried Giant as a semi-independent company with “significant operational enhancements,” Cole said. Another Buried Giant team member, Kardner Babakitis (hot dog number one), also has his own independent studio. odd candy.
According to multiple sources, including Patrick Reeder himself, this has been in the works for some time for an amicable parting. In a post on BlueSky, Rader said he had “nothing but praise for the skill and technology.” [Cole and Kyle] “We are excited to see what both organizations accomplish. Buried Giant currently retains the rights to both and all remaining stock.” oath and arc, meanwhile root And all expansions will remain with Leder Games. We will continue to work on Ferrin as well. root Depending on your artistic needs.
Image via Buried Giant Games
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