Freedom Mercado Announces Departure from Atmos Forces: A New Chapter Begins ( Finally lol )

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Freedom Mercado has officially ended all professional involvement with Atmos Forces, marking a clear and definitive close to a chapter that once held promise but ultimately became unsustainable.

While health concerns played a role in this decision, they were not the sole factor. The deeper issue, as Mercado explains, was the treatment he experienced during his time with the organization—treatment that crossed lines that should never have been crossed in any creative, professional, or collaborative environment. This just got more Seriously in recent events.

For a year, Mercado contributed his expertise as a consultant, helping Atmos Forces shape its presence in multiple creative arenas. His work supported the brand’s expansion into gaming, video production, digital art, and even the cosplay community. From conceptual art to strategic guidance, Mercado’s influence helped Atmos Forces navigate spaces that were new to them, offering insight into how to build visibility, credibility, and engagement. His contributions were meaningful, and the results spoke for themselves.

However, despite the value he brought, the environment surrounding the collaboration became increasingly difficult.

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Mercado states that he has proof of the issues he experienced—proof of boundaries

crossed and behavior that should never have occurred in a professional setting. While he chooses not to publicly disclose these details at this time, he emphasizes that the decision to leave was not impulsive. It was the result of repeated experiences that made it clear the partnership ( If it was even that ?)was no longer healthy or respectful.

Importantly, Mercado holds no ill will toward Atmos Forces. He acknowledges the work that was accomplished and the creative energy that once fueled the collaboration. But he also recognizes that growth sometimes requires letting go, stepping away, and choosing a path that aligns with one’s values, well‑being, and long‑term goals. For him, that time is now.

With this departure, Mercado wants to make one point absolutely clear: there is no ongoing partnership, collaboration, or affiliation between Freedom Mercado and Atmos Forces. Any artwork, concepts, or strategic materials previously created were produced during his time as a consultant, but they do not represent a current or future relationship. He asks the community, fans, and industry peers to respect this separation and avoid assuming any continued connection.

As one chapter closes, another opens—and this new chapter is filled with momentum. Mercado is now fully focused on Gateway Video Game Play Design and Publishing, a rapidly growing creative venture with ambitious plans for the future. With multiple projects in development and a vision that blends storytelling, gameplay innovation, and community engagement, Gateway represents the next evolution of Mercado’s creative journey. The company is already gaining traction, and Mercado is excited to pour his energy into building something meaningful, original, and expansive.

Leaving Atmos Forces is not an ending—it is a transition. A necessary one. Freedom Mercado steps forward with clarity, confidence, and a renewed commitment to his craft. The past is behind him, and the future is wide open.