A former Starfield developer, Will Shen, reveals player fatigue with excessively long AAA games. This sentiment suggests a potential shift in player preference towards shorter gaming experiences.
Shen, a veteran with experience on titles like Fallout 4 and Fallout 76, highlights the industry's saturation with lengthy games, making it challenging for another lengthy title to stand out. He points to the success of games like Skyrim as contributing to the prevalence of "evergreen" titles, but notes that many players don't complete games exceeding 10 hours, impacting overall engagement with the narrative and the product itself. Completion, he argues, is crucial for maximizing player connection.
This trend, according to Shen, has fueled a resurgence of shorter games. He cites the success of Mouthwashing, emphasizing its concise playtime as a key factor in its positive reception. He suggests that a longer version, bloated with side quests, wouldn't have garnered the same acclaim.
Despite the growing popularity of shorter games, longer titles, like Starfield, remain prevalent. The release of Starfield's Shattered Space DLC in 2024, and rumors of another expansion in 2025, demonstrate the continued investment in expansive content for longer-form games. The industry, therefore, appears poised for a period of coexistence between shorter and longer game experiences.
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