The Challenges of Developing AAA RPGs in Today's Market
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The rising cost of cutting-edge technology, top-tier development talent, and ballooning player expectations are driving up the price of AAA RPGs, with Cyberpunk 2077 costing over $310 million to make. Managing player expectations is a losing battle, and consumers may have to pay more for big, beautiful RPGs to continue pushing the envelope. However, not every RPG needs to be made on a AAA budget, as Disco Elysium shows. The challenge for developers is to find a balance between cost and quality to keep gamers engaged.
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