The recent cancellation of The Midnight Riders, a retro-futuristic adventure game by Bad Brain Game Studios, highlights the precarious nature of game development in today’s industry. Despite its promising concept, which drew inspiration from beloved 1980s nostalgia and horror, the game has been shelved as NetEase, its publisher, undergoes significant restructuring. This decision not only affects the developers but also leaves fans wondering about the potential of a game that could have captured the hearts of many.