Madeline Thorson announced the effective shutdown of Matt Makes Games and the re-establishment of the team under the new name Extremely OK Games (EXOK). She took the position of Director of R&D.
Celeste, a platformer video game developed by Matt Makes Games, was released across multiple platforms. This marked a significant milestone in Thorson's career, as Celeste became a critically acclaimed and commercially successful title.
Madeline Stephanie Thorson (formerly known as Matt Thorson) was born on March 18, 1988. This marks the beginning of her life and eventual career as a prominent video game developer.