A veteran games developer has warned that the industry’s current conditions could prevent the emergence of studios comparable to FromSoftware, Remedy Entertainment and Larian Studios. The argument is that creating distinctive, successful developers requires long-term support and room to take risks, rather than expecting immediate large-scale returns.

The warning matters because these studios are widely associated with critically acclaimed, commercially successful games built over many years. The developer said the industry “has to change” if it wants to foster the next generation of similarly influential teams.