Peter Molyneux has announced his departure from Microsoft and Lionhead. He made the surprise announcement on Twitter, and wished the two companies the best of luck.
I have left the lovely amazing Microsoft and lionhead. Now for something really amazing, scary and brave a new company called 22 Cans
— peter molyneux (@pmolyneux) March 7, 2012
Molyneux says he will continue to remain in game development at a new studio called 22 Cans. Little else is known about his decision at the moment, or the games he plans to create at his new digs.