Stick Run creator Manuel Otto has seemingly taken his own life during a livestream. The reports started making the rounds in the late hours of October 20, 2026, leaving the viewers shocked. Amid the tragedy, the game has also released a statement addressing the incident.
Manuel Otto allegedly commits suicide during a livestream on Twitch
The video game Stick Run creator, Manuel Otto, reportedly died during a broadcast on the livestreaming platform Twitch. Screenshots circulating online reportedly show moments before and during the incident, which was streamed on the Twitch account devmwni. While there is no verified information on what exactly happened, PNP, a regional newspaper in Germany, reported a tragedy that took place around the same time.
According to reports, a person died in a fire in an attic room in Breitbrunn am Chiemsee. The town is in the southern state of Bavaria. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, October 20, 2026. However, authorities have not identified the person who died. Nonetheless, a 2013 report stated that Manuel Otto was from Staudach-Egerndach, a town near the site of the fatal fire.
The news has since left everyone shocked. However, as details of the incident become a subject of questioning, Stick Run has urged anyone with information to contact them or the local law enforcement to help clarify what happened. The incident has raised several questions about mental health and streaming safety regulations.
Stick Run issues a statement about what happened
Following the incident, Stick Run took to their official X handle and shared a statement addressing the situation. They revealed that they are aware of the incident and also acknowledged that the videos of the tragedy have been removed from the streaming platform. The statement could be read as:
“Stick Run is aware of a livestream on Twitch involving its creator and owner, Manuel Otto, in which he appeared to have taken his own life. We understand that Twitch has since removed the livestream and associated video.”
They further added that they are extremely concerned about the situation and urged everyone to respect the privacy of those affected by the tragedy. Stick Run asked the community not to share any unverified information and to help them figure out what happened if they have any information. The statement could be read as:
“We are deeply concerned by this situation and ask that everyone respect the privacy of those involved during this difficult time. We encourage the community to refrain from spreading unverified information or speculation. If you have any information that may help clarify the circumstances surrounding this incident, please reach out to us or contact your local law enforcement agency.”
Manuel Otto’s Facebook page addresses him as the developer of Stick Run and Stick Combat. For those who are not familiar with the game, Stick Run is a popular side-scrolling and endless-runner video game featuring a stickman figure jumping over obstacles, sliding under barriers, and competing in real-time multiplayer. According to reports, the game was originally famous as a Flash game/social media game created by Otto.
It features leveling systems, item trading markets, and mobile or web adaptations. According to the game’s Facebook intro, Stick Run is an “addictive multiplayer game” that allows players to be a ‘Stick Man’ and dodge other obstacles and pass their friends. It can be played as a multiplayer game in real time with participants from across the globe and “trade in the marketplace with friends/other players.”
RIP, Manuel Otto.
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