Square Enix says PlatinumGames will not give up on Babylon’s case … but that’s probably because they can not legally.
Babylon’s case goes nowhere. Despite incredibly bad metrics on Steam and even worse rating scores, Square Enix confirms that the failed live service game continues with new content. The publisher has sent out surveys in an attempt to gather feedback and understand how the game is fixed, but it may eventually go the way of the anthem.
For the foreseeable future, however, Babylon’s case is here to stay. Square Enix confirms that the publisher “has no plans to reduce the scale of development” in the game. Season 2 content is finished, and work on season 3 has begun. The rationale here could be less about continuing a failed live game and more about executing a legally binding contract that PlatinumGames signed with Square Enix.
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Developers usually negotiate and sign deals for games years in advance. Deals that are kept top secret and under tight NDA usually include budgets for game development and distribution fees. Publishers fund the project in return for the release of a game that is never guaranteed to be successful and is always a risk.
In the case of live service games, publishers also want content delivered after the game is released. This includes Babylon’s case seasonal updates and expansions.
Square Enix may be bound by certain terms in the contract, so both parties are obliged to abide by the terms of the deal despite the current poor performance of the game.
“We will continue to offer new content for the game and make improvements based on player feedback, strive to play existing games and attract newcomers. We want to thank all the Sentinals who already enjoy the world of Babylon’s case as we look forward to seeing you more in the future! “ Square Enix said in a Tweet.
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