Video game development costs have skyrocketed, as of late. The bar has never been higher, forcing developers to spend a lot more money on their AAA cinematic RPGs to hype players into buying.
Industry veterans recently shared their insights regarding the future of the AAA RPGs given the rising costs of video game development in recent years. Unlike before, gamers today are expecting over-the-top visuals, complex if unique gameplay mechanics, and multithreaded narratives as well as post-launch content.
The rising game development costs have been reflected in the recent price increase. AAA games are now being priced at $70, a move that has been controversial for games like Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade.
recently hosted a round table interview with CD Projekt Red's Pawel Sasko, the lead quest director for Cyberpunk 2077, and Dragon Age series lead designer Mike Laidlaw. The pair gave their insight into the direction that cinematic AAA RPGs are going.