As Live Service Games Fail, One MMORPG's Singleplayer Relaunch Could Save ItWayfinder, a previously failed live-service RPG, is relaunching without microtransactions, transitioning to a single-player adventure game with co-op.
COD: Details On Canceled Live-Service Zombies Standalone Game RevealedA cancelled live-service game focused on COD Zombies was in pre-production in 2011-2012, codenamed Project Zed.Former Raven developer Michael Gummelt was assigned lead designer on the cancelled Zombies project influenced by Call of Duty Online.
Activision Blizzard is hiring senior staff for a brand-new gameActivision Blizzard is hiring senior staff for an unannounced game, including creative and design directors.Little indication on the type of game, but potential for live service game based on job description.
Want to know where Helldivers 2 is going? Just look back at the original gameHelldivers 2 distinguishes itself from typical live service games with its modest price, lack of exploitative microtransactions, content completeness, and functionality at launch.The transformation to Helldivers 2 includes changing genre and camera perspective while maintaining the original formula and utilizing new perspectives for enhancing the gameplay experience.
Next Subnautica Game Is Not A Live-Service Title, Dev SaysThe next Subnautica game will not be a live-service game, contrary to earlier reports.The game will be continually updated for many years, similar to the previous Subnautica games, but without season passes, battle passes, or subscriptions.