Iam8bit has launched a lawsuit against Skybound Games, claiming a breach of contract with damages amounting to $4 million. The lawsuit accuses Skybound of fraudulent expenses, theft of designs, and utilizing iam8bit's trade secrets. The complaint details that Skybound allegedly did not provide required monthly reports, padded expenses with fictitious items, and used commercial materials created by iam8bit to secure their own deal for the Nintendo Switch version of Stray. Iam8bit asserts that Skybound misappropriated confidential information regarding their royalty agreement with Annapurna Interactive to exclude them from the deal, seeking both real and punitive damages in their case filed in Los Angeles. Neither party has publicly commented on the litigation.

What is iam8bit's lawsuit against Skybound Games about?

The lawsuit alleges breach of contract and fraudulent activities, including claims of expense padding, theft of designs, and misuse of trade secrets, with damages requested totaling $4 million.

Stray, developed by BlueTwelve Studio, is an adventure game featuring a stray cat navigating a dystopian world inhabited by robots. It has been well-received for its unique gameplay mechanics and captivating storytelling. The game achieved significant popularity upon its release, making this legal dispute particularly noteworthy in the gaming community.