Why AAA Games Take Longer to Release: Insights from Industry Veteran

Mark Darrah explains the complex factors behind extended development cycles, including early announcements and high fidelity demands.

AAA games are often announced early to avoid potential cancellation by publishers.
Developers face pressure to achieve hyper-realistic graphics, increasing production time.
Reusing assets can lead to backlash, prompting studios to create new content from scratch.
Long gaps between sequels can enhance a game's cultural impact, as seen with GTA.
Misleading announcements give the impression of active development when only minimal work is done.