“After extensive meetings, personal discussions, and a significant amount of introspection, I am delighted to announce that I have found the perfect individuals for this role,” Scott shared in a statement released on Monday.

Scott, who founded the site in 2001, expressed that it had been an integral part of his adult life and admitted that the pressure of managing the enormous platform he created was overwhelming. Recognizing his burnout, he decided it was time to hand over the reins to fresh leadership.

Scott didn’t specify who the new owner or owners are, and the company didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment sent to its support email address. However, users will be seeing more of two people, who Scott identifies as “Foledinho (Victor)” and “Rapsak (Marinus),” as they have “come on board to lead this next chapter,” Scott says. “They’ve got deep roots in gaming, tech, and most importantly, they give a damn; about the site, the community, and the future we’re trying to build here.”

While the site has changed hands, Scott says that “this isn’t some corporate ‘exit’ or a backroom deal.” Instead, “this is me doing something I probably should’ve done years ago: taking care of myself. Reclaiming some headspace. And finally letting go of the idea that I have to do everything and be responsible for everything myself.”

Scott will also still be a presence. “I’ll still be annoying people on the Mod Author Discord, lurking on the forums, and sticking my nose into community matters when I can’t help myself,” he says. And he’ll work with the team to “help guide the overall direction of the site.”