Limited Run Games Co-Founder Josh Fairhurst Departs After Decade
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– Josh Fairhurst, co-founder of Limited Run Games, is leaving the company after ten years, having stepped down as CEO in September 2025.
– He will remain as President until March before fully departing to focus on new opportunities.
– His decision was driven by multiple opportunities to help bring “dream games” to life, which he felt he could not pass up.
– He believes the company will benefit from new leadership to provide fresh perspectives for its future growth.
– Fairhurst expresses confidence in Limited Run’s future and plans to continue supporting it as a fan and partner.
Josh Fairhurst, a founding figure and the former CEO of Limited Run Games, has confirmed his departure from the company he helped build over the past decade. He officially stepped down from the chief executive role in September 2025 and will continue serving as president until March, after which he plans to pursue new ventures. Fairhurst expressed that the timing felt right for a change, driven by a series of compelling opportunities to help realize ambitious gaming projects.
In a personal statement shared publicly, Fairhurst reflected on his decision. “With 2025 drawn to a close, it feels like the right time to announce that I stepped down as CEO at Limited Run Games back in September,” he wrote. “I’m still working there as President until March, but after that, I will be scaling back to redirect my focus to new adventures.” He explained that the choice emerged after being presented with several chances to bring dream games to life, with even more enticing prospects following. The executive admitted he would always regret not seizing the moment to pursue these paths.
Leaving was not a simple choice, as Limited Run Games has been a central part of his life for ten years. He holds deep affection for the company’s mission and the team he worked alongside. However, Fairhurst also believes the organization could benefit from new leadership to inject fresh perspectives and original ideas, guiding LRG into its next phase of growth. He described the journey as a wild ride he never took for granted and looks forward to supporting the company as a fan, customer, and partner in the future.
Fairhurst expressed strong confidence in Limited Run Games’ upcoming slate of releases, stating the future remains bright. He hinted that once his new projects become public, the reasoning behind his departure will become clear. “We only have one chance to live our life and it’s important to live it to the fullest, even if that sometimes requires tough decisions,” he noted, closing with well-wishes for an incredible 2026. His exit marks a significant transition for the specialty physical game publisher as it prepares for its next chapter.
(Source: My Nintendo News)
