Posted 2/26/2024, 3:24:34 PM
Developer Dissatisfaction Grows Over Apple Arcade's Uncertain Future and Shrinking Payouts
- Some developers unhappy with Apple Arcade due to concerns about the service's future and shrinking payouts
- Arcade initially offered generous upfront payments to developers, but these have been falling since Oct 2020
- Shift towards prominent family-friendly IP and commissioning decisions for new games
- Developers claim Apple Arcade team is evasive and can be "vindictive" or "spiteful"
- Long-term future of Apple Arcade unclear, possibly considering a reboot due to competitive pressure