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Ex-Ubisoft Barcelona Devs Form Dark Ritual Studios Continuing A Growing Industry Trend

A team of ex-Ubisoft Barcelona employees has formed Dark Ritual Studios and already secured funding for their first game scheduled to launch in 2027.

If you have been wondering the motivation or story behind the Eighth Lantern Studios name, now you have your answer.

Eighth Lantern Studio is the third indie studio to emerge from a team of former Zenimax Online Studios since July 2025 layoffs

Ironroot Games is described as “an independent studio forged by passionate developers” who previously worked at ZeniMax Online Studios.