Justin Roiland Resigns From Squanch Games Amid Domestic Violence Allegations

Squanch Games has announced the resignation of co-founder Justin Roiland after domestic violence charges against the Rick and Morty co-creator were revealed last week.

The studio announced Roiland's departure from the company in a tweeted statement, which confirmed that Roiland submitted his resignation on January 16. Four days earlier, on January 12, he was charged in Orange County, California on felony domestic violence charges as reported by NBC News.

Squanch Games's statement also confirms that the studio will continue on without Roiland, saying, "The passionate team at Squanch will keep developing games we know our fans will love," with continued support for the game's recent release High On Life specifically mentioned.