- Unleashed Studio Entertainment says a push for independent gaming development will save the gaming industry.
- AAA titles have been failing due to poor direction from the publishers, creating an unfavourable environment for the gaming industry.
- AA and indie titles continue to enjoy success due to their creative freedom and ability to take risks, which resonate well with gamers.
The gaming industry has never been in such a dire state, with widespread layoffs resulting from the poor performance of AAA video games that fail to resonate with customers.
On the other hand, AA and indie titles are thriving, mainly because they have complete autonomy over their projects without a publisher steering them.
Now, an indie studio has come forward to address the ongoing situation, saying the push for independent game development will be the answer to saving the gaming industry.
Why it matters: Big publishers need to realise what gamers want instead of deciding it themselves. Corporations have ruined gaming so far, and indie devs are the only ones passionate about the craft.
Unleashed Studio Entertainment, a solo development game studio based in San Diego, recently made this post on LinkedIn.
According to the studio, solo developers and small indie teams are the answer to saving the gaming industry. The studio also wants to take gaming back where it belongs, and that is to gamers.
This statement is true because big publishers have stagnated, fixated on making money by following live service models or chasing trends, desperate to recreate the successes of other blockbusters.
Amidst this, AA, indie, and solo developers are being creative and not afraid to take risks. This route has not only guaranteed them success but also raised the question of whether AAA or AAAA games are even sustainable anymore.
Recent successes like Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Palworld, Helldivers 2, and others are testaments to this matter. This should be a wake-up call for big publishers like EA and Ubisoft, who need to reanalyse their direction before further spiralling down from rock bottom.
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