Following Troy Baker's announcement of talks to launch his own game studio, Abubakar Salim cautioned him on X about the industry's challenges. The Surgent Studios founder called it a 'ruthless space,' sparking light-hearted industry reactions amid ongoing studio struggles.
Abubakar Salim responded bluntly to Troy Baker's Eurogamer interview comments with 'Don't do it' on X. Pressed for more, he added, 'It's a ruthless space atm,' highlighting brutal industry conditions like recent downsizing. Salim, who founded Surgent Studios after voicing Bayek in Assassin's Creed Origins, has released Tales of Kenzera: Zau and Dead Take, with FixForce in early access earning positive Steam reviews. He continues voicing in Dying Light: The Beast and the Final Fantasy Tactics remaster, plus acting in House of the Dragon. John 'Bucky' Buckley of Pocketpair encouraged Baker with 'Do it,' underscoring debates on game dev perils and rewards. Baker's profile rises with Mouse: P.I. for Hire out now and an Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Switch 2 port next month.