"Immortals of Aveum: Debunking the Myth of Single-Player Games' Demise"

The development and subsequent failure of Immortals of Aveum, a single-player shooter, highlights the challenges faced by single-player games in the current AAA market, where large budgets and the need for continuous revenue streams make it difficult to recoup costs. Despite positive reviews, the game's overscoped, bloated campaign and lack of in-game purchases led to poor sales, resulting in layoffs at developer Ascendant Studio. The industry trend towards massive budgets and live-service elements is making it increasingly difficult for single-player games to succeed, leading to thousands of layoffs and a collapsing business model.