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Closed game studio returns to un-live service its game with community servers before shutdown: 'We don't believe Deceive Inc. should quietly disappear'

In a rare reversal of live service demise, a beloved but "dead" live service FPS will not shut down, but instead receive custom server support that ensures it'll be playable forever. Long live Deceive Inc.

The story of Deceive Inc. played out like countless other live service games. The PvP Hitman-like shooter launched to good reviews, was beloved by a modest community (including yours truly), and received substantial seasonal updates for over a year. Then in 2024, the updates suddenly ceased and its developer, Sweet Bandits, closed its doors.

"After a long and difficult road of trying to get Deceive Inc. in a state where it could thrive, we have reached the breaking point for the studio," Sweet Bandits wrote in a December 2024 Steam update.

Deceive Inc. - The Future of Deceive Inc. - Steam News

We'd like to share what we've been working on to keep Deceive Inc. playable long into the future.

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[Durin]

Never was that interested in the game, but complete respect for the choice to do that.

I wish it was the standard though.

 

[Hideous Snake]

Respect! Game was fun but got repetitive very quick

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

Very interesting game that didn't stick the landing. The better the player base got, the more it turned into a fast paced (awful feeling) arena shooter. The spy stuff was a blast.

 

[nikos]

That's really cool of them.

Haven't played the game in a while but had a lot of fun when it released.