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The developer behind Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios, is probably betting on early access again for its next project. In an interview with Stephen Totilo for Game File, head of publishing Michael Douse said the model is key to creating a situation where developers have a constant dialogue with players.
"I think, you know, our next--whatever the next thing will be--will also probably be in early access," Douse said. "That way you remove a lot of the prediction, too. When you release a game in AAA, whatever method, [if] you don't have early access, you're taking a huge bet on the fact that this is good and people like it. In early access, you find out very quickly. It helps you steer the massive ship."
The interviewee advocated for early access as the only way to create social resonance now. In terms of creating a strong core gameplay loop and building around it to foster a community, the model is "probably the best way to do it," said Douse.
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"I think, you know, our next--whatever the next thing will be--will also probably be in early access," Douse said. "That way you remove a lot of the prediction, too. When you release a game in AAA, whatever method, [if] you don't have early access, you're taking a huge bet on the fact that this is good and people like it. In early access, you find out very quickly. It helps you steer the massive ship."
The interviewee advocated for early access as the only way to create social resonance now. In terms of creating a strong core gameplay loop and building around it to foster a community, the model is "probably the best way to do it," said Douse.
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