Game Developer

Founded in 1997 as Gamasutra, Game Developer has always aimed to be a top resource for game development and industry insights. In August 2021, it transitioned from Gamasutra to Game Developer, continuing its mission while incorporating the rich content associated with the Game Developer magazine. To fulfill this goal, Game Developer shares numerous articles each day to inform and inspire its audience of game developers. This includes updates on the latest happenings in the gaming world, as well as comprehensive features and interviews that delve into various facets of game development and the diverse people behind the scenes.

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Frostpunk 2 nears 600,000 sales after 'tough' year for developer 11 Bit Studios

1 week ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Frostpunk 2 sold 592,000 units as of December 2024 to generate PLN 69.73 million ($18.5 million) in revenue for developer 11 Bit Studios. As noted in the company's fiscal report for the year ended December 31, 2024, the studio saw annual revenue increase by 168.9 percent year-over-year to PLN 140.54 million ($37.3 million) after delivering record-breaking annual sales.
Dwarf Fortress has topped 1 million sales on Steam

1 week ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Dwarf Fortress has topped 1 million sales on Steam in just over three years. Publisher Kitfox Games shared the news on Bluesky and thanked players for their support. The brainchild of Bay 12 Games (the studio founded by brothers Tarn and Zach Adams), Dwarf Fortress had been in development for over two decades before it finally debuted on Steam in December 2022.
Panic has paid out over $1 million to Playdate developers on Catalog

1 week ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Playdate developers have earned over $1 million through the handheld's Catalog storefront since it launched in March 2023. Panic shared the news in an email and explained precisely 289,305 titles have been sold via the curated digital marketplace in that time. Those sales have netted developers exactly $1,043,186 in payouts. "Playdate might be an indie platform, but seeing numbers like this makes us realize that even an indie platform can be meaningful in the gaming world.
Niantic is laying off 68 employees after selling its game business for $3.5 billion

1 week ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Niantic is laying off 68 employees shortly after selling its video game business to Saudi-owned mobile publisher Scopely for $3.5 billion. The company said the deal would allow it to refocus on the geospatial AI business with the formation of a new company called Niantic Spatial Inc. Niantic CEO John Hanke announced an undisclosed number of layoffs weeks later.
Ubisoft open sources color blindness accessibility tool Chroma

1 week ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Ubisoft has open-sourced its internal color blindness simulation tool, Chroma, to allow developers to meet the accessibility needs of people with the condition. Chroma works by overlaying filters on gameplay without hindering performance to simulate three major types of colour blindness: Protanopia, Deuteranopia and Tritanopia. Ubisoft said the tool is capable of simulating live gameplay up to 60fps and isn't dependent on a specific engine.
How Balatro publisher Playstack delivered a marketing masterclass

1 week ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

At a GlancePoker-themed roguelike Balatro has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and amassed a litany of awards. Before it became a household name, Balatro was simply another project in the repertoire of UK publisher Playstack. Unable to rely solely on conventional marketing beats, the company crafted a bespoke campaign with streamers at the centre.
Sony has raised the price of the PlayStation 5 in some markets

1 week ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Sony is hiking the price of the PlayStation 5 in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, EMEA, and the United Kingdom.
U.S. tariff pause could give Nintendo time to amass a Switch 2 stockpile

1 week ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

A new report from Bloomberg highlights how Nintendo might capitalise on a momentary pause in heightened U.S. tariffs to roll out the Switch 2 in the region. U.S. President Donald Trump this week announced a 90-day reprieve for countries (with the exception of China) due to be hit by rising tariffs, creating a window of opportunity for manufacturers to move stock into the market.
Ubisoft tells The Crew players they never actually owned the game

2 weeks ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Ubisoft has issued quite the rebuttal to a pair of players who are attempting to sue the French publisher for shutting down multiplayer racer The Crew. Last year, two players in California filed a lawsuit against the company for permanently shutting down the title, claiming they and thousands of others had been left with a "skeleton of what you thought you paid for."They essentially argued The Crew should have been left in a playable offline state rather than being delisted and taken offline.
Industry veterans establish Onibi to create the 'most accessible UGC open world' ever

2 weeks ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

A group of former World of Warcraft, Fortnite, and Baldur's Gate 3 devs have joined forces to create a new anime-style multiplayer RPG. A cohort of veterans with credits on titles like World of Warcraft, Fortnite, League of Legends, Fall Guys, Baldur's Gate 3, and more have established a new fully-remote studio called Onibi to create a procedurally generated anime-style RPG. Onibi was quietly established in 2023 but has broken cover to announce its debut title, Tomo: Endless Blue.