Devolver Digital, the publisher behind titles such as Hotline Miami and Cult of the Lamb, has announced plans to take itself private and leave the stock market. The company said the pressures of running a publicly listed business, including "the ongoing challenge of delivering growth in line with market expectations," had become more trouble than they were worth, prompting a move away from the scrutiny and short-term demands that come with public shareholders.

Details of the proposed transaction, such as pricing, timing or which parties would be involved in taking the firm private, were not included in the available report. The decision reflects a broader trend of games companies reassessing the value of public listings amid volatile market conditions and investor pressure for consistent growth.