Embark parts ways with cofounder after unsubstantiated misconduct claims

Embark Studios, formed in 2018 by former DICE veterans, has parted ways with cofounder and chief content officer Rob Runesson after allegations emerged that he had an inappropriate relationship with an esports streamer involved with one of the studio’s games. The studio said the decision was mutual and that it immediately hired a law firm to conduct an external investigation.

"Our leadership team was recently made aware of allegations against an Embark employee," the studio said in a statement. "We take these matters seriously, and as a part of our process for addressing any types of allegations, we immediately hired a law firm to conduct an external investigation.

The investigation did not substantiate the allegations, but we found the situation unsustainable and mutually agreed to part ways with Rob." The allegations circulated online via multiple Google docs and across various channels and subreddits.

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