Sega's Cancelled Hyenas: The Costliest Game in Company History

A new report claims that Hyenas, the cancelled loot shooter from Creative Assembly, was Sega's biggest budget game ever. Anonymous developers revealed a "total lack of direction" and poor internal feedback, leading to the game's demise. Hyenas transitioned from a premium game to a free-to-play model with microtransactions before being cancelled. The development process was marked by uncertainty and confusion, with changes to characters and a shift in tone. Film director Neill Blomkamp provided feedback on the game's direction, and sources revealed that Sega Japan had a significant presence at the UK office. Despite the cancellation, some developers are not angry with Sega but express frustration with the leadership.