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Game Studios Realign Budgets as AAA Development Costs Surge

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Development budgets for flagship interactive titles have crossed the $300 million threshold, prompting global publishers to restructure product roadmaps.

Scope Rationalization
Studios are scaling back multi-year open-world projects in favor of shorter, modular releases designed for faster capital recovery.

Live-Service Focus
Publishers are concentrating resources on established live-service intellectual properties to ensure predictable recurring revenue streams amid rising labor costs.