"Indie Publisher Boss Laments Team's Struggle After Oblivion Remastered Overshadows Launch"

The unexpected shadow-drop release of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* on April 22 sent shockwaves through the gaming community, but it was a different story for indie developers who had planned their game launches on the same day. Jonas Antonsson, co-founder of indie publisher Raw Fury, expressed his concerns on social media about how such "massive" shadow-drops from major titles can overshadow smaller releases, causing them to be "buried."

Antonsson shared his personal enthusiasm for Oblivion, reminiscing about his younger days and expressing joy at the game's revival for a new generation of players. However, he highlighted the challenges faced by indie developers and publishers, who operate with limited resources and meticulously plan their release dates to maximize visibility. "We don’t have the cash nor muscle to throw around, so everything is carefully planned," he explained, emphasizing the impact of unexpected competition from big titles.

Antonsson specifically mentioned *Red Soul Games’ Post Trauma*, a puzzle horror game inspired by PS2 era classics, which Raw Fury published on April 22. The game involves navigating environments, tackling threats, and encountering other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom. Antonsson expressed empathy for the team and the developer, who had dedicated years to the project, only to see their efforts potentially overshadowed.

Raw Fury's tweet on April 22 sarcastically noted, "Thank god Post Trauma was the only notable release of today and nothing else happened!" highlighting their frustration with the timing.

From the perspective of Bethesda and its parent company Microsoft, the shadow-drop of Oblivion Remastered was a triumph. The game saw a strong start on Steam and has dominated online conversations, with players reveling in the return of iconic character faces, nostalgic bugs, and beloved memes.

Even other games heavily promoted by Microsoft, such as *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, faced the challenge of competing with Oblivion Remastered. Kepler Interactive, the publisher of *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, acknowledged the 'Barbenheimer' effect of launching the same week as Oblivion Remastered, with both games being available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

For Raw Fury, setting the release date for *Post Trauma* without knowing about Oblivion Remastered's impending launch was an unfortunate twist of fate. It may simply be remembered as one of those unpredictable events in the gaming industry.

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