Editor-in-Chief Chris Plante reflects on a tumultuous year for the video game industry characterized by significant layoffs, lack of investment, and uncertain growth. Looking ahead to 2025, there is hope for recovery with promising hardware and game releases, but palpable uncertainty remains. Historical events from past years cast a shadow over the industry’s future, as the outcome of 2025 will hinge on critical storylines including company performance and strategic decisions, particularly around major players like Ubisoft navigating the shifting landscape of gaming.
The past 12 months will be remembered for an estimated 14,600 layoffs in the video game industry, along with a drought of venture capital.
2025 could either echo the failures of 2012 with industry turmoil, or resemble the successes of 2020 marked by strategic acquisitions and social gaming excitement.
Six critical storylines will shape 2025, determining whether the video game industry will recover from its current uncertainty or face more challenges.
Ubisoft is now struggling to keep its classic franchises relevant while focusing on business models that seem more interested in monetization than innovation.
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