Studio blocks Penguin Colony sales in Israel to support Palestine

The studio behind Umurangi Generation has blocked sales of its new game, Penguin Colony, in Israel to demonstrate solidarity with Palestine, citing a lack of organized sanctions. The game's publisher, Fellow Traveller, confirmed the decision in a Steam community thread. Fellow Traveller stated that developers have the right to control where their games are sold, and the studio requested the block. Penguin Colony also includes a post-credits message criticizing the games industry's response to the conflict, and a land acknowledgement for Wurundjeri Woiwurrung territory. The game, a Lovecraftian horror title where players control penguins, is available on PC with console versions planned for 2027. Origame Digital has a history of political statements in its work, making this move consistent with its past actions.