Boomerang X, a popular video game developed by Dang!, may see its future events hang in balance as the developer announced they're shutting down due to financial struggles. Unable to secure funding for their upcoming game, the studio said in a statement, “We’re not writing off the possibility of working on some small stuff together in the future but for now we’re all going our separate ways." Still, Boomerang X fans can rest assured that the game will continue to be up for sale.

The folks at Dang! made their announcement casually, even joking about their lack of a professional update with a logo, assuring their followers that wasn't a prank. They had considered crowdfunding, but concluded it wouldn't be a good fit for their situation.

This follows a trend in the gaming industry, with multiple studios like Saints Row developer Volition closing down this year, often due to financial restructuring. Dang!'s situation, however, is different, being less about layoffs and more about voluntary closure. Some game studios, like Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew developer Mimimi Games, have opted to close for different reasons like developer well-being.

Boomerang X was launched on July 8, 2021, for PC and Nintendo Switch, and was well-received by the gaming community. Plaudits were directed at its thrilling combat, captivating art direction, and intriguing environments. As for the team behind Dang!, they seem to be heading on to their own separate journeys, keeping the future quite unpredictable for the studio's offerings.