Crytivo Responds to Bacha Developer Roots Amid Ongoing Dispute

The co-op farming and survival simulator Roots of Pacha was recently removed from its Steam page due to a dispute between the game’s developers and publisher Crytivo.

At Crytivo Now issue a response To the statement made by the developers of “Basha Roots”. In their statement, Crytivo seeks to reassure fans that they are working hard to resolve the situation. They outlined their years-long relationship with Team Soda Den, developers of Roots of Pacha, emphasizing their collaborative efforts and support leading up to the game’s launch on April 25th.

Crytivo also states that they received a letter from Soda Den two days after launch, with the developers claiming to cancel a contract that was in effect for three years. This unexpected move resulted in Crytivo revoking access to the game’s Steam page. Crytivo explains that, according to Valve’s policy, in the event of a dispute between the parties, the game is removed until the issue is resolved. Crytivo concludes by reaffirming its commitment to ensuring Roots of Pacha returns to Steam and complying with the contract, which was in effect for three years.

Earlier, the developers of Roots of Pacha released a statement explaining their side of the situation. They have expressed disappointment about being involved in a dispute with Crytivo over rights to the game. The Soda Den team has alleged that Crytivo has allowed Roots of Pacha to be removed from Steam without their knowledge or consent. Despite the ongoing feud, they assured fans that they would continue developing the game with the same enthusiasm and were hopeful that it would return to Steam soon.

This ongoing dispute underscores the challenges that can arise in the video game industry, where collaboration between developers and publishers is crucial to a game’s success. The situation also draws attention to the potential conflicts that could arise between these two key players in the game’s development process.