An undisclosed number of staff are also being laid off.

“The short of it is that Blaseball isnt sustainable to run.

The cost, literally and metaphorically, is too high.

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So we are making the decision to end it here instead of changing Blaseball into something unrecognizable.

“Part of this loss is many of our incredible team members,” it continues.

Alice0highlighted some of the best fan art, and Alice Bbriefly immersed herself in its storylines.

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At its peak, Blaseball’s collaborative, internet-native storytelling felt like the future.

“Thank you to everyone who has been a part of Blaseball,” concludes the closure announcement.

“We are sorry, and we are devastated.

As for what comes next, were planning that now.