'Peter Molyneux wanted to change the world': why Godus co-designer Jack Attridge is leaving 22Cans

Peter Molyneux's protege is parting ways with the veteran games designer to work on his own projects. He talks exclusively about his decision

Jack Attridge is leaving 22Cans. The talented designer, who many expected would eventually step in to lead the studio that was set up in 2012 by British industry legend Peter Molyneux, has walked away to pursue his own ideas as an indie developer. "Friday was my last day," he tells the Guardian in a London coffee shop. "Me and Peter went on a big 10 mile walk and finally said our goodbyes."

In February, the small team at 22Cans found itself engulfed in a huge controversy over latest project, Godus. The title, a spiritual successor to classic God sim Populous, was long-delayed and missing key features promised during a successful Kickstarter campaign.

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