- The creator of Bioshock still favors games with purely single-player experiences.
- He understands why developers pursue live-service elements and monetization, but says AAA single-players are still very popular.
- This is precisely why his next game, Judas, will be a traditional immersive experience.
Single-player games have recently proven that they continue to influence the masses. Despite the ongoing domination of live-service titles, the likes of Baldur’s Gate 3, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and more have garnered critical acclaim in recent years.
This is something the creator of Bioshock has also acknowledged, stating that the players reward AAA developers who commit to such experiences.
Why it matters: Not too long ago, many major publishers declared single-player games dead. However, since then, most of the industry has come around to the idea of this genre being the most important.
Ken Levine recently discussed the prevalence of microtransactions and online elements in modern AAA titles. He noted that developers who go for such elements are not inherently to blame since the industry is currently going through a tough time.
However, because live-service, microtransactions, and such elements have become so common, Kev Levine states that players also want to see a shift away from them since the live-service genre can prove to be quite expensive.
According to his statement, games like Baldur’s Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, among others, are proof that players want to see purely single-player titles.
I think the audiences reward those games(single-player), especially in the AAA space.
He also went on to say that his next project would be similar to his past work. Judas is committed to delivering a narrative-driven experience for the players and will not implement any form of online gameplay or monetization.
Ken Levine’s latest project seems to channel the same mysterious nature as Bioshock, but the game has yet to receive much information beyond a few trailers and gameplay clips. However, fans can rest assured that the game will stay clear of any of the other tropes that are found so commonly in AAA offerings today.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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