#live-service-game

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Inverse
4 days ago
Video games

As Live Service Games Fail, One MMORPG's Singleplayer Relaunch Could Save It

Wayfinder, a previously failed live-service RPG, is relaunching without microtransactions, transitioning to a single-player adventure game with co-op. [ more ]
GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

COD: Details On Canceled Live-Service Zombies Standalone Game Revealed

A 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. [ more ]
VG247
1 month ago
Video games

Activision Blizzard is hiring senior staff for a brand-new game

Activision 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. [ more ]
VG247
2 months ago
Video games

Want to know where Helldivers 2 is going? Just look back at the original game

Helldivers 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. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

Next Subnautica Game Is Not A Live-Service Title, Dev Says

The 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. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 months ago
Video games

Honkai: Star Rail Added A Feature Every Live-Service Game Needs

Version 2.0 of Honkai: Star Rail introduces new content, including a continuation of the main quest, new characters, and the Penacony area.
The new feature, Fate's Atlas, serves as a visual guide to the game's story, displaying main plot points and side-content requirements. [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Video games

Suicide Squad might be a live service game, but the devs say they don't intend to waste your time

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a live service game that will respect players' time.
Players can play previous Battle Passes and replayable episodes even after the season ends. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 months ago
Video games

Suicide Squad Devs Lay Out Battle Pass, Endgame Plans And They Sound...Good?

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League will have a battle pass, seasons, and endgame content.
The game is fully playable solo and won't require excessive grinding or a significant time commitment. [ more ]
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