2024 Gaming Landscape: Indie Triumphs and Triple-A Struggles as Players Seek Value
January 14, 2025
Several high-profile games, including 'Suicide Squad Kills The Justice League' and 'Concord', failed to find an audience, with the latter being pulled from stores shortly after release.
In contrast, indie games flourished in 2024, with titles like 'Helldivers 2' achieving massive sales and critical acclaim, showcasing the potential of smaller studios.
Gamers are now more value-driven, favoring smaller games with substantial content over expensive titles that feel incomplete or unworthy of investment.
This trend revealed that players are increasingly cautious about spending on full-priced games, preferring to see strong value before making a purchase.
The year 2024 saw an influx of video games, yet few triple-A blockbusters emerged, leading to disappointment among gamers.
Despite positive reviews, major titles like 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' and 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' struggled to connect with audiences, reflected in their disappointing sales figures.
'Skull & Bones' and 'XDefiant' also had muted launches, while 'Star Wars Outlaws' faced significant bugs at launch, resulting in poor sales for Ubisoft.
Critically acclaimed indie titles such as 'Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor', 'Mullet Madjack', 'UFO 50', 'Enshrouded', and 'Animal Well' built loyal fanbases despite not achieving blockbuster sales.
The success of games like 'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown' demonstrated that dedication to quality can outweigh the need for a large budget.
'Hades II', still in early access, garnered a positive reception and healthy sales, indicating strong interest from fans.
Despite high expectations, 'Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024' did not resonate with players following a problematic release.
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That Hashtag Show • Jan 14, 2025
Why 2024 Was The Year For Indie Games - That Hashtag Show