#live-service-games

#live-service-games

Ubisoft is developing a new Ghost Recon game, which will be a first-person shooter instead of the traditional third-person perspective, expected to release in late 2026.

Gibeau emphasized that the team built a strong technology base and a fun game, but ultimately, it lacked organic growth and long-term engagement.

"We know gamers have been asking for this for some time and we are so excited to bring more Helldivers into our game. We have so much more in store for the future months and years - and the more players we have the more stories we can tell! The fight for Super Earth has only just begun."

"Anthem was designed to be an online-only title so once the servers go offline, the game will no longer be playable," EA said in an update.

Hulst explained that new operating procedures have been implemented at Sony to ensure the publisher doesn't repeat history when Marathon launches later this year.

"Switch 2 set a new record for fastest-selling system of all time, with Nintendo stating it sold 3.5 million consoles in four days."

"Monster Hunter's Event Quests resemble the weeklies of live service games, providing players with fresh challenges to engage with every week and enhancing the overall gameplay experience."

Circana's Mat Piscatella commented that the dominance of live-service games in the modern console environment could explain why Indiana Jones did not crack the top 15 most-played games.

Bungie will reveal gameplay for Marathon on April 12, 2025, following a community-driven ARG that unveiled a new trailer showcasing the game's vibrant world.

"Star Wars: Hunters, a class-based arena shooter from Zynga, will officially shut down on October 1st, ending a brief 16-month lifespan since its global launch."

Piscatella noted that this statistic reflects the difficulty that new games have in competing against the old stalwarts.

"Active development on The Elder Scrolls Legend ended in 2019, but there were still regular events and rewards for dedicated players. However, the game will be taken offline permanently after January 30, 2025."

"Obviously, a successor to 'Hogwarts Legacy' is one of the biggest priorities in a couple of years down the road. So there is certainly a significant growth contribution from that [games] business in our strategic outlook here."