“It was never our intention to steal their IP and make it ours.”
Colantonio, known as the founder of Arkane Studios, served as the game’s director and writer.
Colantonio described the decision as a “non-negotiable compromise”.
The decision wasn’t unpopular with just Colantonio.
“You go like, I dont think it should.
I think its a mistake'.”
Colantonio already knew that the idea it would help with marketing the game would not be true.
He was right, as the sales for the game were “horrible”.
“It was also a kick in the face to [them],” he stated.
“I wanted to apologise to them many, many times.
I didn’t really have a chance because I don’t really know those people.
It was never our intention to steal their IP and make it ours.
It’s gross and that’s not what I wanted to do.”
He wanted to start something new, but he didn’t know what.
After parting with Arkane, he spent a couple of years consulting.
“I wanted to stay independent for real and make games that are cheaper… Everything has got so much pressure.”
