Black still has design work to complete but he’s ”going to finish before he leaves” assures Codemasters. This won’t impact the game’s release.
Bodycount’s executive producer Tom Gillo has already left the project having been replaced by a project development director, reports Eurogamer. Stuart Black co-created of Xbox first-person shooter Black, with Bodycount thought of as a spiritual successor.
”He’s got all his design work to do but he’s going to finish before he leaves the team to complete the game, which takes him through to October,” Codemasters said.
”Having created a great vision and direction for Bodycount, Stuart has decided to move on after three years with us. He will see out his design role until October and, through the transition period, will continue to work with the talented development team that will take the game through to completion,” chipped in studio manager Adrian Bolton.
Bodycount will continue toward a Q1 2011 release window as this departure won’t delay the game’s development says Codemasters. ”There is a full studio. There is an 80-strong team there.” The precise reason for Stuart Black’s exit is unknown.
