Ragnarok has since "repeatedly requested access to the final launch build source code and Rune 2 game assets" to no avail, and so will now pursue $100 million in compensation. In December 2019, Rune 2 publisher Ragnarok Game sued original developer Human Head Studios, alleging that Human Head had attempted to destroy the game by very publicly abandoning it on launch day, and then refusing to turn over the source code and assets so another developer could take over the job. The suit seeks 100 million USD in compensatory and punitive damages, as well as all of the assets. In fact, when Ragnarok had asked Human Head on the November 8 call if Ragnarok could reach out to former Human Head employees, Gokey said that 'would be a problem.' The problem Gokey knew (but didn't mention) was that those employees were or would soon be Bethesda employees." Ragnarok promptly filed a lawsuit, accusing the studio of breach of contract and willful fraud.
"Ragnarok was completely unaware of any of these developments and only learned about them from the press, along with the rest of the gaming community. Bethesda is now being sued for allegedly sabotaging Rune 2 in an effort to protect The Elder Scrolls franchise. The same Human Head team of employees and principals in the same physical location were reborn as Bethesda's Roundhouse Studios within days after the launch of Rune 2. "Roundhouse Studios and Human Head have the same exact business address: 1741 Commercial Ave, Madison, Wisconsin. Now, Ragnarok is taking steps to sue Human Head both for its actions during the development of Rune 2 - where it says the team were responsible for "delays, errors, and mismanagement" - and for being kept in the dark about the developer's Bethesda acquisition. A major problem during this odd and sudden move was that Ragnarok had no idea that it was going to happen, leaving them without the capability to support the game fully post-launch. Now, Ragnarok is suing the developers for failing to provide access to Rune II game assets. If you haven't been keeping up with the situation to date, Rune 2 launched just last month after an extended period of development under Human Head, who immediately closed down and re-opened as a Bethesda-owned company called Roundhouse Studios. Rune 2 publisher sues developer Human Head, seeking 100m for breach of contract and more.
The saga of Rune 2 continues this week as the game's publisher, Ragnarok, has begun a lawsuit against its developer, Human Head Studios.
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