Stick Run Creator Manuel Otto Reportedly Dies by Suicide During Livestream

Manuel Otto, the German developer behind the popular game Stick Run, has died at 30, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the gaming world.

As pre reports, Otto’s death has been linked to an alleged suicide during a livestream, though the incident’s exact circumstances have not been independently verified.

A spokesperson for the management team behind Stick Run, the game Otto created, confirmed his death and acknowledged the livestream in which he reportedly took his own life.

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According to People magazine, Otto’s body was discovered following a fire in a building in Bavaria, southeastern Germany. A neighbour reportedly noticed the fire and attempted to extinguish it.

The Stick Run team paid tribute to Otto, describing him as more than just the game’s creator. The team said he was also a valued member of its player community and that his work would continue to be remembered by those who played the game.

In 2010, when Otto developed ‘Stick Run” for Facebook and at that time he was only 4 years-old. The game offer players to control a human-like character running through obstacle-filled courses while collecting coins and points.

The game expanded international fame and is probable to have recorded more than 43 million plays across desktop computers and mobile devices.

Twitch removed Otto’s channel and the footage linked to his death following the incident. The streaming platform repeated its promise to users’ mental health and well-being, inspiring people facing difficult times to look for support.

Otto’s death has drawn attention to the importance of mental health and support within online gaming communities.