The Collapse of AAA Titans
Game Over
22 czerwca 2025Author: Łukasz Grochal

2024 became a wake-up call for the gaming industry as record-breaking AAA flops and "diversity discourse" backlash exposed systemic flaws:


  • "The Day Before 2.0"Skull & Bones (Ubisoft) lost $120M after players rejected its "live-service fishing" mechanics
  • Rushed RemakesHorizon: Zero Dawn Remaster scored 54 on Metacritic for "$70 texture pack" accusations
  • Engine MeltdownsDragon Age: The Veilguard faced boycott threats over "AI-generated NPCs"


The Diversity Debate Explodes


  • "Checkbox Design"Starfield’s "pronoun gate" resurged after datamines revealed cut LGBTQ+ content
  • Steam Review Bombs: 7/10 "woke" accusations plagued Suicide Squad: Kill the Arkham-Verse
  • Devs Fight Back: CDPR’s "no quotas" statement went viral, dividing studios


The Silver Lining


Indie games (Hades IISilksong) thrived by focusing on gameplay-first design, proving players crave substance over messaging. The question remains: Will 2025 bring course correction or collapse?