All articles tagged with #live service gaming
Epic Games has laid off over 1,000 employees amid diminishing Fortnite engagement and rising costs, continuing a restructuring that includes roughly $500 million in cost savings; the company will persist with Unreal Engine and platform investment while winding down select Fortnite modes and advancing toward Unreal Engine 6.
Sony admits that its live-service gaming efforts have faced challenges and are not yet entirely smooth, with some successes like Helldivers 2 and ongoing projects like Gran Turismo 7, but also setbacks such as the failed Concord game and canceled projects. Despite difficulties, Sony sees live-service games as a growing revenue stream and is learning from past mistakes to improve future offerings.
Blizzard president Mike Ybarra stated that players have no patience and want new content every day, every hour. To meet these demands, Blizzard aims to set up large teams fueled by in-game monetization. Ybarra emphasized the importance of ensuring players feel good about their purchases and meeting their expectations. While Blizzard remains open to different gaming experiences, their current focus is on live service games. The article raises questions about the role of publishers in cultivating player behavior and the sustainability implications of constant new content expectations.