#live-service-games

#live-service-games

NetEase laid off members of the successful Marvel Rivals team despite the game performing well on Steam.

Concord, Sony's major live service game, launched and failed within two weeks, costing an estimated $400 million to develop.

PlayStation's evolution towards live-service games reflects a major industry shift, but success remains uncertain amidst competition.

Yoshida would have resisted Sony's push into live-service games, citing risks and uncertainties in the market.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard's performance issues are connected to not implementing live-service elements during its development.

Concord, an ambitious first-person hero-shooter, was pulled offline just weeks after its launch due to poor sales and player engagement.

Fairgame$ seeks to deliver a modern competitive heist experience focused on social justice themes.

Marvel Rivals has reached a peak of 644,269 players, cementing its popularity in the gaming landscape despite the ban on mods.

Sony has canceled a live-service game by Bend Studio, confirming a shift in focus to quality over quantity in game development.

MultiVersus will become offline-only after its final season ending on May 30th, 2025.

Rainbow Six Siege demonstrates the potential success of live-service games despite industry financial difficulties.

EA's CEO linked low sales of Dragon Age: The Veilguard to its absence of live-service features, highlighting a shift in player expectations.

Sony's live service gaming strategy is faltering, with multiple cancellations impacting its planned projects.

Marvel Rivals plans to introduce a new hero every 45 days to keep players engaged and excited.

The live service gaming sector is highly competitive, with many developers struggling to succeed after initial failures.

Concord will continue its story as part of Amazon's Secret Level series, despite the game's abrupt shutdown.

Sony's next PlayStation State of Play presentation is expected around Valentine's Day, potentially revealing major titles like Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei.

Firewalk Studios is being shut down after the release of Concord resulted in poor sales and critical feedback.

Diablo 4's second expansion is confirmed for a 2026 release, delaying annual expansion plans previously suggested.

EA is focusing on enhancing Apex Legends rather than developing a sequel.

Investing in live service games shows sequels often aren't as successful as originals.

PlayStation has canceled two unannounced live service games to reassess its project strategy.

Online games could be the first to be impacted by the video game actors strike if the Gen AI dispute persists.

PlayStation's foray into live-service games has seen mixed results, with several project cancellations and some unexpected successes.

The game industry faces significant job losses with 11% of developers laid off in 2024 while interest in PC gaming is notably increasing.

Transformers: Reactivate's cancellation underscores difficulties in the modern gaming landscape, particularly for live service titles.

Guerrilla Games' next project is an online game in the Horizon series, while the third single-player entry is still under development.

Sony is heavily investing in the Horizon franchise with multiple new releases, including remasters and family-friendly adaptations.

Sony canceled two live-service games from Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games amid ongoing multiplayer strategy reevaluation.

The canceled projects included a spin-off of God of War, marking a significant shift in Sony's approach to high-profile titles.

Sony has canceled two live-service games, including one set in the God of War universe, amidst ongoing evaluations of its gaming strategies.

Concord's launch was disappointing, peaking at only 697 players, highlighting challenges for live-service games in a crowded market.

Bend Studios is working on a new IP with multiplayer and open-world systems similar to Days Gone.

The new job listing for a Lead Project Manager emphasizes the shift towards live-service games.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is experiencing a significant 95% discount, aiming to boost player interest after a disappointing launch.

Game developers express concerns over sustainability and impact of live-service games, preferring a return to paid DLC.

Warner Bros. Discovery's gaming division needs to deliver more consistent releases to recover from current underperformance.

Warner Bros. Discovery focusing on more live-service, mobile, and free-to-play games for growth.

Emphasis on reducing volatility through core franchises in mobile and free-to-play space.

Warner Bros. Discovery focusing on free-to-play and live-service markets in gaming.

Hogwarts Legacy success overshadowed by Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League struggles.

Guerilla Games is prioritizing Horizon Online over a Horizon 3 single-player game, reflecting Sony's push toward live-service titles.

Cancellation of Twisted Metal live-service game

Horizon online game still in development