That lasted long.
Team17 has cancelled plans to launch Worms-related NFTs after backlash from both fans and developers alike.
We’ve already detailed some of the fan reaction to the publisher’s plans for MetaWorms yesterday, so let’s head straight to developers, shall we?
Aggro Crab Games, developers of Going Under, issued a statement condeming Team17’s NFTs.
“We believe NFTs cannot be environmentally friendly, or useful, and really are just an overall fucking grift,” a portion of the statement reads. “Needless to say, we will not be working with them on further titles, and encourage other indie developers to do the same unless this decision is reversed.”
Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic followed suit earlier today.
“We have no interest in utilising NFT’s in any aspect of our business now or in future. Nor do we endorse the use of NFT’s in the wider world,” that statement reads.
Both developers encouraged fans to “be respectful when engaging with staff and community managers unwitting affected by NFT announcements.” Further to this, reports have surfaced that most at Team17 were unaware of MetaWorms plans and that the decision came from higher-ups.
Regardless, Team17 has already pulled its NFT plans.
“We have listened to our teamsters, development partners, and our games’ communities, and the concerns they’ve expressed, and have therefore taken the decision to step back from the NFT space,” the publisher said in a new statement.
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