High On Life studio Squanch Games has announced that CEO and co-founder Justin Roiland has resigned from the company following news that Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland was charged with felony domestic violence. announced.
Last week, Justin Roiland, creator of High on Life and Rick and Morty, was convicted of one felony of domestic assault involving bodily injury and a tort of intimidation, violence, fraud and/or falsehood. It was revealed that he had been charged with one felony count of imprisonment. For events from 2020. Now, developer Squanch Games has announced that Roiland, the studio’s co-founder and CEO, has left the company.
Justin Roiland Resigns From Squanch Games
“On January 16, 2023, Squanch Games received the resignation of Justin Roiland,” the studio announced. twitter.
âThe passionate team at Squanch will continue to support and improve High On Life while developing games we know our fans will love.â
No specific reason was given for Roiland’s departure from the studio, but domestic violence charges came to light last week when Roiland appeared in court for a pre-trial hearing. Arrested in May and then released in August 2020 on a $50,000 bond, he was reportedly arraigned in October of that year. Roiland pleads not guilty.
Rick and Morty’s U.S. network, Adult Swim, has also announced that it has severed ties with Roiland, and despite Roiland voicing a number of characters on the show, Rick and Morty will continue to do so. confirmed to continue without him.
