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Funcom Restructures Focus on Live Operations for Conan Exiles and Dune: Awakening
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Funcom Restructures Focus on Live Operations for Conan Exiles and Dune: Awakening

Norwegian developer Funcom has initiated a restructuring process, shifting focus to live operations of Conan Exiles and Dune: Awakening. CEO Rui Casais will depart at year's end, with Scott Junior taking over as the n...

theindiegames Editorial Team Oct 14, 2026 1 min read Updated Oct 14, 2026

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Norwegian developer Funcom has initiated a restructuring process, shifting focus to live operations of Conan Exiles and Dune: Awakening. CEO Rui Casais will depart at year's end, with Scott Junior taking over as the n...

Funcom, led by CEO Rui Casais for 11 years including its 2020 acquisition by Tencent, is reorienting its strategy to concentrate on the live operations of key titles. As part of this transition, an unspecified number of staff will be affected. Casais will step down at the conclusion of 2023, with Scott Junior set to lead the company moving forward.