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Beyond Good and Evil 2 is Still in Pre-Production With “At Least” 250
Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains in pre-production at Ubisoft Montpellier, with "at least" 250 people reportedly working on the project. The focus has shifted primarily to single-player with a strong story, though co-op will still be supported. The game's development has been lengthy since its initial announcement in 2008 and re-reveal in 2017, with no release date or platforms yet confirmed.
'I'm the type of player who loves to 100% a game': SungWon Cho on achievement hunting, why he doesn’t like multiplayer games, and the one Balatro joker that nearly drove him to despair
YouTuber and actor SungWon Cho discusses his love for achievement hunting and single-player games, highlighting titles like Balatro, Hades 2, and Dave the Diver. He expresses a strong preference for completing games fully and avoids multiplayer experiences, with Nerts Online being a notable exception.
Naughty Dog "exists to sell Sony hardware," former Last of Us and Uncharted dev says, so it doesn't have to be as "profit-driven as other companies"
A former Naughty Dog VFX artist suggests the studio exists primarily to sell PlayStation hardware, allowing it to focus on high-quality single-player games rather than being purely profit-driven. This strategy contrasts with the industry trend towards live-service titles, with Sony leveraging exclusive first-party games to boost console sales.
Marvel’s Wolverine Is Holding Its Own Against PlayStation’s Live-Service Giants
Marvel's Wolverine has achieved commercial success despite mixed critical reception and facing competition from live-service giants. The game ranked seventh in weekly active users on PlayStation charts, indicating strong engagement for a single-player title. While its long-term commercial tail is expected to be shorter than that of Marvel's Spider-Man, brand recognition and future marketing beats are anticipated to drive continued sales.
Single player games might require age verification if they use Steam under EU Kids Act's current draft, according to MEP's senior policy adviser
A draft of the EU Kids Act proposes mandatory age verification for users accessing online platforms, which could impact single-player games distributed or updated via platforms like Steam. While the legislation is still a proposal, its current broad definition of 'online games' has raised concerns among industry advocates about its potential reach.
Mass Effect Team Can Make a Great Game if Left Alone, Says Former Cinematic Designer
Former Mass Effect cinematic designer Armando Troisi believes the current BioWare team can create a great new Mass Effect game if left to their own devices, citing the presence of original developers. He contrasts this with the challenges of the live-service era and corporate interference, expressing optimism for BioWare's ability to excel at narrative-driven RPGs. However, concerns are raised about Electronic Arts' financial situation and potential focus on live-service titles.
Marvel’s Iron Man Studio Acknowledges Recent Leak: “We’ve Got A Lot More to Show You”
Motive Studios acknowledged a leaked internal trailer for Marvel's Iron Man, confirming its authenticity and promising more content is coming. The studio humorously responded to the leak, stating they have "a lot more to show you." Despite the cancellation of the Black Panther title, development on Marvel's Iron Man continues, with the studio hiring for new levels.
Miyazaki suggests FromSoft keen to return to single-player after The Duskbloods
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has expressed a desire to return to developing single-player games following the release of The Duskbloods. The company also recently launched the multiplayer title Elden Ring: Nightreign for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
'There was never really any big plan that these two games would both release next to each other' — FromSoftware president suggests a return to single-player games after Nightreign and The Duskbloods
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki stated that the simultaneous release of multiplayer titles Elden Ring: Nightreign and The Duskbloods was coincidental and not a planned shift in direction. He emphasized the studio's continued focus on single-player content and suggested a return to that style after The Duskbloods launches. The studio's last single-player game was Elden Ring in 2022.
FromSoftware tease first details of next game before The Duskbloods network test
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has indicated that the studio plans to return to developing single-player games after its upcoming multiplayer titles, The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Nightreign. Miyazaki stated that the focus on multiplayer was coincidental and not a strategic shift. The Duskbloods, a PvPvE battle royale game, is slated for a 2026 release on Nintendo Switch, with Nintendo being receptive to the concept and aiding with tutorial design.
Miyazaki says FromSoftware obviously isn't done with singleplayer games despite the combo of Elden Ring: Nightreign…
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki clarified that the studio's focus remains on single-player content, despite the success of multiplayer-oriented titles like Elden Ring: Nightreign and the upcoming The Duskbloods. He stated that the simultaneous release of these games was coincidental and not indicative of a shift in direction. Miyazaki expressed enjoyment in developing multiplayer experiences but reaffirmed the company's commitment to its core single-player RPG roots.
Even after Elden Ring exploded, Hidetaka Miyazaki says FromSoftware doesn't make games for anyone: "The motivation is that this is a game I want to see exist"
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki states the studio creates games based on their own desires rather than targeting specific audiences. Despite Elden Ring's massive success, the studio has released varied titles like Armored Core 6 and multiplayer-focused games such as Elden Ring Nightreign and The Duskbloods, emphasizing that their core motivation remains making games they want to see exist, with a continued focus on single-player content.
Miyazaki suggests FromSoftware is keen to return to single-player games after The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Nightreign
Hidetaka Miyazaki, president of FromSoftware, indicated the studio is interested in returning to single-player game development after the multiplayer titles The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Nightreign. He clarified that the focus on multiplayer for these two games was coincidental and not a shift in the company's overall direction, emphasizing that single-player content remains a significant focus. Miyazaki also discussed Nintendo's collaborative role in The Duskbloods, particularly in improving player onboarding.
FromSoftware Isn't Done With Single-Player Games, Miyazaki Reassures
FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki has reassured fans that the company remains committed to developing single-player games, despite recent multiplayer titles. This statement comes amidst discussions about the studio's future game development direction.
Inner Pocket Publishing is "building a quiet corner for people who love thoughtful single-player games"
A new indie label, Inner Pocket Publishing, has been established by industry veterans from Critical Reflex, Gaijin Entertainment, and Nozomu Games. The company aims to focus on a curated selection of thoughtful single-player games, adopting a publisher-as-curator model rather than a generalist approach. Inner Pocket is self-funded and plans to invest up to $75,000 per project, seeking smaller games or those nearing completion.
Horizon 3 is reportedly still years away as a small team continues to plan the single-player sequel
Horizon 3 is reportedly still years away from release, with the majority of Guerrilla Games developers focused on the multiplayer spin-off Horizon Hunters Gathering. A small team is planning the next single-player installment, which is expected to have a longer development cycle than previous titles. This comes as PlayStation continues to invest in live-service games, with mixed results.
Dishonored co-creator Harvey Smith launches a new studio and it literally has the word 'Immersive' in the name
Dishonored co-creator Harvey Smith and executive producer Ben Horne have launched a new studio named Black Pony Immersive. The studio, comprised of developers from Arkane, Insomniac, and other major companies, aims to create singleplayer first-person action RPGs with emergent gameplay systems, drawing inspiration from classic immersive sim titles.
Games Inbox: Will single-player video games go extinct?
This article discusses the current sales trends of single-player games, with readers expressing concern over their perceived decline in popularity compared to multiplayer titles. The piece also touches on the future of VR gaming, the potential for reboots of classic games like Elite, and the rising costs of GPUs and consoles.
There's no single-player video games in the top 20 most played PS5 games in July
Live service and sports games continue to dominate the most played lists on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with single-player titles absent from the top 20 in July. Fortnite remains the most popular game, with titles like Roblox, Minecraft, and annual sports sequels filling out the charts. Data from Circana analyst Mat Piscatella indicates a strong preference for ongoing multiplayer experiences over traditional offline games.
Diskutera – Vilket spel önskade du hade co-op?
This article discusses which single-player games players wish had cooperative multiplayer modes. It highlights The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as an example of a game that would benefit from cooperative exploration and suggests that co-op doesn't necessarily mean a full game redesign, but could involve shared battles or exploration.