Ubisoft CEO Says Open-World Games Are Sustainable ‘Because the World Is Big’
Since the series became truly open-world during the Ezio Trilogy, Assassin?s Creed has continuously broadened in scope. Assassin?s Creed Odyssey undoubtedly acts as the series? most expansive entry to date, and it doesn?t seem Ubisoft wants to shrink the games down to size again. Yet, one must wonder whether such a model is sustainable, especially since the publisher produces more than one open-world franchise. Apparently, CEOÂ Yves Guillemot does not consider sustainability an issue, due in large part to the world?s vastness and the continuously growing market.
In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Guillemot addressed the topic head-on. He explained that the number of consumers worldwide is immense, allowing for the gaming industry?s continued growth. Guillemot told the publication,
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