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iam8bit sues Skybound Games for $4m, claiming breach of contract and theft of designs

EurogamerDecember 7, 2025technology

Key Points:

  • Iam8bit is suing Skybound Games for £2.9 million ($4 million), accusing the company of breach of contract, fraudulent expenses, theft of designs, and misuse of trade secrets related to a Stray game deal.
  • The lawsuit alleges Skybound failed to provide required monthly reports and included millions in fake expenses, which it could not justify to a third-party auditor.
  • Iam8bit claims Skybound used its promotional materials and confidential information to secure a Nintendo Switch port deal for Stray, excluding iam8bit from the arrangement.
  • The legal complaint includes charges of breach of contract, fraud, conversion, unjust enrichment, and misappropriation, with iam8bit seeking both real and punitive damages.