Gears of War Creator Cliff Bleszinski Considers Full-Time Return to Game Development
Eight years after leaving the games industry, Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski is considering a full-time return to game development. In an interview with 80 Level, Bleszinski discussed his life since leaving the games industry, including his struggles with alcoholism and his rediscovery of his love for games.
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Bleszinski left the games industry in 2018 after the closure of his studio Boss Key Productions, which was caused by the commercial failure of its two games: the multiplayer arena shooter LawBreakers and the ’80s themed Battle Royale game Radical Heights. At the time, Bleszinski swore off making games forever. However, in a wide-ranging interview, Bleszinski explained that he is now considering coming back.
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During the interview, Bleszinski discussed his life since leaving the games industry, including his struggles with alcoholism and his rediscovery of his love for games. He explained that it was during his sobriety that he rediscovered his love for games and the desire to make them. ‘At the end of the day, I want to create characters and worlds,’ Bleszinski said. ‘I want to make stuff that people will cosplay and get tattooed on their bodies.’
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Bleszinski has already returned to game development in an advisory role, having consulted on a horror game called Soul Walker. This experience appears to have been positive for him, as he is now pondering a full-time comeback. ‘So maybe I’ll eventually get my full foot back in the business and hopefully not get pushed into the pool,’ he said.
Bleszinski did not go into detail about what kind of game he wants to make during the interview. However, he did discuss what he won’t be making, namely PvP multiplayer games like those created by Boss Key. ‘Good luck to anyone in that space,’ he said. ‘I’m more of a fan of PvE these days. Horde mode saved Gears 2, and I believe that space is evergreen because players just want to hop online with friends and shoot some stuff, no frills, no questions asked.’
Bleszinski’s potential return to game development is a significant development in the gaming industry. Gears of War is a beloved franchise that has a dedicated fan base. A new game from Bleszinski could be a huge hit, especially if it is a spiritual successor to the Gears of War series. However, it is worth noting that Bleszinski has a history of creating games that do not necessarily appeal to a wide audience. LawBreakers, for example, was a multiplayer arena shooter that failed to find an audience.
Despite this, Bleszinski’s potential return to game development is an exciting development for fans of the Gears of War series. A new game from Bleszinski could be a huge hit, especially if it is a spiritual successor to the Gears of War series. However, it is worth noting that Bleszinski has a history of creating games that do not necessarily appeal to a wide audience. Only time will tell if his potential return to game development will be a success.
In the meantime, fans of the Gears of War series can only hope that Bleszinski’s potential return to game development will lead to a new game in the series. A new game from Bleszinski could be a huge hit, especially if it is a spiritual successor to the Gears of War series. However, it is worth noting that Bleszinski has a history of creating games that do not necessarily appeal to a wide audience. Only time will tell if his potential return to game development will be a success.
