Posted 2/2/2024, 10:00:00 PM
Live-Service Games Dominate Industry with Over 500 Studios, But Long-Term Viability Remains Uncertain
- Over 500 game development studios are working on or maintaining live-service games like Fortnite and Destiny 2
- 95% of surveyed studios are developing or maintaining a live-service title
- 66% of studios believe live-service is necessary for long-term success
- Live-service games can take over 5 years to develop, with frequent content updates
- Publishers are attracted to live-service for ongoing revenue, but many titles don't survive long-term