Hello everyone!
We wanted to provide everyone with an update on the status of development in response to the current outbreak of COVID-19 throughout the world.
For those who are unfamiliar with our base of operations, we have a team spread around the world. Our centralized base of operations where our development team is based is in Dunedin, New Zealand. As of today, we are no longer able to work from our office in New Zealand per a recent government mandate requiring the closure of all non-essential businesses for the next 30 days. As you may know already, other countries have put similar procedures in place in order to combat the spread of COVID-19 including multiple states in the USA where we have team members based out of as well.
At this time, no staff members have reported contracting COVID-19 and in response to mandates and to protect the health of our staff members as well as others they may be in contact with, our studio has taken the following action.
- All staff members are required to work remotely from their residence and are self-isolating. All non-essential travel will cease until conditions have improved.
- Staff members are to follow the guidance of their local government to ensure the health and welfare of themselves, and others they interact with.
With these responses in place as of today, this does mean that we are able to continue functioning as a team, as most of our staff work remotely already, however we want to be transparent that the impact of COVID-19 has put a strain on how much we are able to complete in the next 30 days due to lock down restrictions that have been put in place. Our development team as well as essential staff will continue to work as they are able with the limited resources available at this time. We are confident that our team will be able to weather the storm and appreciate all of the support that has been shown over the past few years with our project. We owe it to ourselves and everyone that has supported us to complete what we started and although there are some roadblocks out of our control at the moment, we are driven to work through these challenges as best we can.
From the entire Spotted Kiwi Interactive team, we hope that all who are affected by COVID-19 are able to stay healthy and stay safe during this pandemic. We will continue to provide updates to the community throughout this situation.
Cheers,
Spotted Kiwi Interactive