iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 01/09/2026

If you told me a year ago we’d be on-set filming full-motion video and building a game that has a conspiracy mystery board (red string and all), well… I’d have been both excited and a little nervous at the evolution from Joni. Today, I’m extremely excited and not the least bit surprised.

Over the last year, Causeway Studios has gone through a transformational period culminating in today’s announcement of our second game, The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham.

Since we shipped The Haunting of Joni Evers in January 2025 (50% off on Steam now for the first time!), we have watched our community grow, our first game win awards (did we mention it’s on sale now?), and the vision for our second game take shape. Our studio ownership has grown from our creative director Greg Rogers and myself to include our art director and long-time collaborator Brianna Jenkins, our director of production Manda Farough, and our director of operations and publishing Mike Futter.

We’ve spent this past year in pre-production: writing the story, establishing the vibe, learning from Joni, and raising the bar for our games. Everyone on the team has done incredible creative and artistic work, leaning into the weird and the surreal as we’ve refined our game concept and doubled down on feeling like a detective caught in strange and supernatural circumstances.

The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham is an ambitious project for us. If you told me a year ago we’d be on-set filming full-motion video and building a game that has a conspiracy mystery board (red string and all), well… I’d have been both excited and a little nervous at the evolution from Joni. Today, I’m extremely excited and not the least bit surprised.

Greg and I knew how we wanted to build this studio and our games from the beginning, and despite having that planned out, I’ve seen this team and this game come together in a way that exceeds anything I could have hoped for. We are beyond grateful to our partners, Phantom Friends, who understood our vision immediately and we’re absolutely thrilled to be on this journey with them!
What we’re showing at PAX West as part of PAX Rising this weekend is just the beginning. If you’re in Seattle, please stop by. The Alpine Movie Manor Hotel and Drive-In is waiting for your reservation.

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 29/08/2026

Couldn’t be at GamesCom, but found myself a little piece of Cologne

A photo of a bottle of Gaffel Kolsch, brewed in Cologne, Germany.

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 27/08/2026

I’m here for the unique, world-class cinema experience. A big screen, incredible audio, all with the backdrop of a desert leading into a mountain range. What better way to escape the cares and hurts of the world? Not to mention hearing my favorite soundtracks through those speakers!

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 21/08/2026

I've always wanted to know the tech behind pulling off the clockwork mansion (not to mention EVERYTHING ELSE) in Dishonored 2, so that's easily my choice.

The Clockwork Mansion in the game Dishonored 2, transforming the level around the player after they pull a lever.

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 07/08/2026

I love the bone charms from Dishonored. In the words of Benoit Blanc, "It makes no damn sense... compels me though."

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 14/07/2026

Building on our PAX Rising announcement: we're looking for a Unity-experienced (HDRP preferred) tech artist for some short term VFX and shader work to help finish up our demo! If that's you or someone you know, please DM me your portfolio, work sample, or questions! #indiedev #techart #gamedev

A screenshot from the unannounced game, Project Red, featuring film editing equipment.

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 19/06/2026

I love my little Corvo and Emily, just as constant reminders of one of my favorite series of all time.

Small figurines of Emily Kaldwin and Corvo Attano from the Dishonored game series.

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 13/06/2026

Give me Tiny Delivery and give it to me now! (Not really, they're putting in so much love and care I want them to have a wonderful time making it, but also I want it.)

Capsule art for the game Tiny Delivery showing a small delivery bot in a field of grass.

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 15/05/2026

Easy answer is Destiny because of the amount of time it's been in my life (and that it was @gregwrogers.bsky.social's and my main place to hang out in the period leading up to Causeway), with ~4,600 hours Second-most: EverQuest Online Adventures (PS2). I loved that game (but I never got into EQ PC)

A screenshot from the game EverQuest Online Adventures showing a group of adventurers fighting a "Froglok Tal Shaman".

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 22/04/2026

I've been really getting into @marathonthegame.bungie.net lately and... I think Durandal is pitching me on SEO services? Any comment @benstarr.bsky.social?

An email from Nancy with the subject line reading "RE ::::: QUOTE / PRICING !" and body reading "Hi, great website, but search engine rankings can be improved. I'd be happy to provide a SEO report with actionable steps and pricing. May I send it over? Thanks," in all capital letters and a mix of fonts and styling.

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 17/04/2026

When I was young, my dad had me playing old Flight Simulator games, so I got very used to the classic 90s joystick! Haven't used one since, so all the newfangled fancy stuff is way too complicated for me. #unc

90s joystick controller for Flight Simulator games

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 10/04/2026

As anyone who knows me can attest: my memory, especially long term, is a sieve. That said, I'm fairly certain my earliest gaming memory is either Microsoft Pinball: Space Cadet or Mickey's Dangerous Chase, which is almost exactly as old as I am. I remember raging at Mickey's Dangerous Chase...

A screenshot from the GameBoy game Mickey's Dangerous Chase, showing a speedboat level in which you avoid jumping piranhas.

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 23/01/2026

I've developed a deep love of stealth games (though I almost went with tactics games) that originated with Dishonored and my most recent entry was Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream. It's all a big puzzle that's very satisfying to solve, even more so if there are multiple solutions! #indiegames

Capsule art for the game Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 16/01/2026

The Haunting of Joni Evers is still 40% off (under $10!) until Monday!! Need an emotional story about family and perspective? It's a wonderful weekend to play what the latest review said "was amazing, and the graphics and storyline were great." store.steampowered.com/app/2828590/... #IndieGames

A positive Steam review written for The Haunting of Joni Evers by "ghosthunter90" that says "This game was amazing, and the graphics and storyline were great. I will definitely be recommending this game to everyone." Review written January 16 at 9:50 am.

Key art for The Haunting of Joni Evers featuring Joni holding a flashlight and looking concerned.

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 16/01/2026

I've been excitedly awaiting @funselektor.bsky.social's over the hill ever since that first announcement trailer! Something about that cozy, cooperative vibe just feels right for me with everything going on. I can't wait to explore, adventure, and get out of sticky situations with my friends!

Key art for the game over the hill, featuring a muddy offroading vehicle in a golden field.

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 09/01/2026

Not an easy choice, but my personal Game of the Year was Wanderstop (from @ivyroadgames.bsky.social). Almost immediately I felt so personally called out by Alta: her journey, her self-reliance, and her stubborn work ethic (😅), and the way Boro was written to bring levity with guidance was 🧑🏻‍🍳🤌🏻

Key art for Wanderstop, featuring the characters Alta and Boro.

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 27/12/2025

One of my favorite things about having released a game is having these little cards with free codes that I can leave behind in random coffee shops or give to people I talk to that enjoy story games.

A photo of a square “business card” for indie game The Haunting of Joni Evers, with an obscured sticker containing a Steam Key for the game.

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 27/12/2025

Four games that defined my 2025 (I will absolutely say that my studio's debut game helped define my year.)

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 01/12/2025

In November, we... - held a leadership retreat to build camaraderie, trust, and teamwork while refining our strategy for how Causeway moves forward, - met with a ton of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship support folks in Northwest Arkansas to learn and get advice... 1/4

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 31/03/2025

Added fence repair to the skill set this weekend (with only one casualty 😅)

A photo showing a section of fence falling apart and missing most of its pickets

A photo showing an old fence with a center section fully reconstructed from new cedar

A photo showing the head of a hammer almost fully broken off the shaft.

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 18/03/2025

Ferry buddies! (I’m heading in from Alameda)

Picture from the ferry going from Alameda to San Francisco, with a life raft container in the foreground.

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 17/03/2025

I should be pretty easy to find for day 1 #GDC

Kjartan wearing a blue hoodie and a Causeway Studios dad hat

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 07/07/2023

And now our stickers arrived?! It’s a fun Friyay for sure!

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 06/07/2023

Does doubling up with the vaccine 5G give 6G? (Late update with said coffee and doing some website work.)

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 06/07/2023

Wednesday evening “macio e pepe”

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 05/07/2023

I have Worlds Across the Causeway stickers on the way! I'm so excited to have more stuff I can leave behind in places for people to take!

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Kjartan | Causeway Studios @kjartankennedy.com · 05/07/2023

Putting the finishing touches on a new platform for our stories at Causeway, with lots of ways to wander between them and explore all of the connections! (Planning to launch within a few days!)

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