Against the backdrop of the rapidly growing expectations of players and high competition in the multi - segment, the developers of Palworld and Helldivers 2 recalled the reality of the development and difficulties that the studios face when creating a new content. Representatives of both teams told the editorial office Gamesradar About why even small changes can occupy months.
Palworld community manager John Buckley said most players are not aware of how much time and resources are required even on seemingly simple elements. According to him, the developers regularly encounter accusations of inaction, despite the continuous work on the project:
“People play Palworld for a week, they like everything, and then they begin to ask why there are no updates. Many people think that we all threw or fled with money. In fact, we are working on the game every day, but weeks and months are spent on the development of content. The creation of one new island, for example, takes about six months. We cannot just press the button and add something-this is a long and complex process. ”
He noted that the players have a wrong idea of the development periods, including because of successful service games like Fortnite or Call of Duty, where the stream of content seems continuous. However, in reality, such projects have huge budgets and individual teams working in parallel, while Palworld is created with substantially smaller resources.
The creative director of HELLDIVERS 2 Johan Pilestedt also emphasized that the development process may seem simpler than it really is. He brought a comparison with the film industry: if the actor can immediately play the role in the films, then in games the character himself must first be “built” from scratch. Even minimal changes can affect many systems and cause unforeseen consequences:
“Games are created very meticulously. Each solution causes a chain reaction, especially in large projects. What seems light from the side is often incredibly difficult. And what seems difficult is sometimes solved. Without experience in Gamdev, it is difficult to imagine how everything works. ”
Both teams continue to actively their projects. Palworld is currently working on the final plot chapter, including the study of the Tree of the World, but the authors emphasize that this does not mean the completion of the development of the game. HELLDIVERS 2 recently received an update of Heart of Democracy, which caused a surge in activity on all platforms.
