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Vermila Studios Shuts Down After Crisol: Theater of Idols Launch

Simon Ellis 2 min read

Vermila Studios has shut down following the launch of Crisol: Theater of Idols, leaving the horror title on PS5, Xbox, and PC without future updates.

Vermila Studios Shuts Down After Crisol: Theater of Idols Launch
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Vermila Studios has shut down, ending operations for its horror title Crisol: Theater of Idols. This closure means players on PS5, /S, and PC face an uncertain future for a game that launched just a few months ago. The studio’s departure leaves the title without active development or official support.

Entire team departs leaving PS5 and PC title without support

The developer behind the project initiated a redundancy procedure shortly after the game’s release. This internal restructuring led directly to the studio’s closure and the departure of the entire team. Game designer Raúl Pernía Alejandro confirmed the details of the shutdown via a thread on X.

Crisol: Theater of Idols was published by Blumhouse Games and released in February 2026. The title became available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms. It previously earned a Verified Badge, indicating initial compatibility with handheld hardware.

Raúl Pernía Alejandro stated that the project has reached the players, but the studio could not move forward. The closure follows a redundancy procedure initiated a few months after the game's launch. The entire team has now departed the studio, leaving no internal resources for updates or support.

We looked at Crisol: Theater of Idols Gets Steam earlier while tracking its availability on handheld devices. The studio's closure marks the end of active development for this specific title. Players are left with the released version of the game without further official intervention.

Source: VideoGameChronicles