The team behind online game Stick Run has confirmed the death of its creator, Marc-Manuel Alexander Otto, aged 30. In a statement published on Facebook on 21 October 2026, the team paid tribute to the German developer and said the game had been part of many players' childhoods.
The announcement followed an earlier statement about a Twitch livestream involving Otto. The team said he appeared to have taken his own life during the broadcast and that Twitch had removed the livestream and associated video. It urged people to respect the privacy of those affected and avoid spreading unverified claims.
