• Business PC News Jake Solomon-led Midsummer Studios shuts down The renowned Firaxis veteran showed ‘pre-pre-alpha’ footage of the studio’s life sim game, titled Burbank. • February 20, 2026 Midsummer Studios, the game development company founded byFiraxis Games veteranJake Solomon, is shutting its doors. • Solomon shared the newsin a post on X, where he shared “pre-pre alpha” footage ofBurbank, the studio’s life sim game. • He did not share any details on the reason for the closure. • “We built a studio, we made a game, and I’m really proud of both. • Before we close the doors at Midsummer Studios I’d like to share a glimpse ofBurbank, the game we poured our hearts into,” he wrote.

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  • Midsummer Studios, founded by former Firaxis veteran Jake Solomon, announced it is shutting down after a two‑year run. Solomon posted on X that the studio will close, sharing a brief “pre‑pre alpha” clip of its life‑simulation game Burbank-described as a mix of “Life Sims + The Truman Show.” He noted the game used AI for writing and voice work but all art was created by human artists. No reason for the closure was given. Midsummer had raised $6 million in 2024 from Transcend Fund, Tirta Ventures, Betaworks Ventures, 1Up Ventures, F4 Fund, Krafton and Day Zero Productions.

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