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Matt Radford, a former special effects artist at Naughty Dog who worked on titles like Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us, has expressed concerns regarding the future of high-budget game development. Speaking on the Kiwi Talkz podcast, Radford suggested that the industry may reach a point where creating massive, story-driven action games with budgets reaching 600 million dollars becomes unfeasible.
Radford draws a parallel between modern blockbuster games and historical cathedrals. He argues that just as we view these architectural marvels as products of a unique era that cannot be replicated today, future generations might look back at games like The Last of Us Part II and Uncharted 4 with disbelief, wondering how such detailed, human-crafted work was achieved by hand.
The developer attributes this potential shift to the automation of processes and the adoption of new development tools. He fears that as companies rely on these technologies, they may become complacent, leading to a loss of specialized talent and the meticulous craftsmanship required for current super-productions, ultimately changing how games are made and the scale of teams involved.
Despite these concerns, Radford remains optimistic that Naughty Dog will continue to produce high-quality works. The studio is currently focused on its upcoming science fiction action title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which is slated for release on PS5, with further information expected in 2027.
