Johan Pilestedt, creative director of Helldivers 2, expressed concern about the video game industry's instability, characterizing it as a 'vicious circle of death and rebirth.' He pointed to the trend of mass layoffs and studio closures caused by insufficient diversification in game types. Pilestedt believes that the industry's fixation on popular genres, particularly battle royales, has led to ignoring diverse player needs and ultimately harming studios seeking innovation. He advocates for more risk-taking in game development to break away from this detrimental cycle and cater to a wider audience.
Pilestedt noted the industry cycles between periods of mass layoffs and closures, suggesting a lack of diversification in game production contributes to this troubling cycle.
He criticized the trend of pursuing only safe bets as a 'death sentence' for studios, emphasizing the importance of taking risks in game development.
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