Even the word ‘eventful‘ would be considered an understatement for how far the month of May has been for the gaming industry. From Sony nearly costing Arrowhead Studios a title they have worked on for years to Microsoft getting rid of four different studios they brought a while ago, gamers have now begun to wonder what the future might hold for them next.
As many on social media platforms noted, it is the first time the gaming industry has found itself in such a miserable position. With advancing graphics and better-developing tools coming along every single day, 2024 has surely proven to be a surprise for many by taking a completely different route than what was expected.
Escape From Tarkov – From Where The Downfall First Began
Before Sony or Microsoft ever stepped into the picture, the gaming community had been dealing with a game that had ruined its long-running legacy and goodwill after releasing a controversial bundle worth $250.
Escape From Tarkov: The Unheard Edition offered players a unique PvE experience under the foretold price tag, something that did not sit right with the players. The situation worsened further when the developers tried to justify their actions by stating how the PvE mode was not for everyone to begin with.
Commenting on the ongoing scenario, a famous content creator that goes by the name TheActMan, posted on his Twitter handle what he thinks about the ongoing events in the gaming world, mentioning “Can’t ever recall when the game industry was in a more dire position“.
Within 2 weeks Escape From Tarkov ruined the brand it built over 7 years, Sony almost ruined Helldivers 2 and Xbox is discarding the studios they bought.
— The Act Man (@TheActMan_YT) May 8, 2024
Can't ever recall when the game industry was in a more dire position, even during the height of the loot box craze. Sad shit
While the controversy surrounding Escape From Tarkov went on, Sony officially announced on the 3rd of May how players of Helldivers 2 on PC will soon be required, and it would be right to say how this is when all hell broke loose in the gaming community.
Sony Mandates A PSN Account For Helldivers 2 Players On PC, A Move Gone Wrong?
Announcing via Steam, players of the game developed by Arrowhead Studios were notified that they would soon need a PlayStation Network Account if they wished to continue playing. While some complied with this requirement without objecting, most of the player base felt otherwise, as what followed was a brutal way to make the company back down from their decision.
To pressure Sony’s hand, the whole player base coordinated and resorted to tanking the review of the game on its Steam storefront, forcing developers over at Arrowhead to witness their hard work of years slip away in a few hours. However, the unconventional strategy proved to be beneficial in the end, as Sony officially announced how they would be complying with what the players wanted and would be backtracking their decision for good.
It was just a day after when Sony had declared peace with the player base that Microsoft announced how they would be closing down four gaming studios they recently acquired, taking the gaming community deeper into the abyss.
How Microsoft Xbox Unfortunately Caught The Gaming Industry At The Worst Time Possible
The news of renowned studios like Tango Gameworks shutting down came as a shellshock for every player, especially for those who have experienced the splendid titles they have produced over the years for themselves, including Hi-Fi Rush and Ghostwire: Tokyo. Despite many protesting against the closure of these beloved game houses, there is unfortunately nothing that can be done at this point in time.
Recalling what the aforementioned content creator has stated about the current scenario of the gaming industry, there have not been bumpier days than the past few ones the players had to survive through. Luckily, everything seems to have settled for now, but it remains uncertain just when the next big news that would take another toll on the industry might come along.
