505 Games' parent company lays off 30% of its workforce, says gamers really only want sequels so that's what it's going to make

Digital Bros joins the chorus of game companies putting people out of work in the name of "operational efficiency."

https://www.pcgamer.com/505-games-parent-company-lays-off-30-of-its-workforce-says-gamers-really-only-want-sequels-so-thats-what-its-going-to-make/

505 Games' parent company lays off 30% of its workforce, says gamers really only want sequels so that's what it's going to make

Digital Bros joins the chorus of game companies putting people out of work in the name of "operational efficiency."

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A quick 5 minute search shows me that this is true. Lots of articles and lists out there. And the only games I could see that weren’t sequels or remakes, are Starfield and Harry Potter.

This isn’t a new development either. Pong had a sequel.

Elden Ring. Cyberpunk. Outer Wilds. HiFi Rush. Stray. Midnight Suns (licensed like Potter but original).

Not saying a lot. But far from none. And alongside Starfield and Horizon Forbidden West (second game in an original series) it’s hardly no original titles.

Not arguing. Just stating my experience.