This is an extreme example but take Star Citizen for example. This game has been in development for over 10 years. How do they take what they’ve already accomplished and keep it up to date? Especially things like graphics.
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They usually don’t, which is why games that get stuck in development hell are often a big disappointment when they eventually release. It’s also why games are pushed out the door as soon as they’re in a minimum viable state, even if it’s not quite fully finished. With how quickly graphics technology advances and how important graphics are to sales (as much as gamers hate to admit it), a game needs to be released as soon as possible if it’s to have a chance of making back its budget.
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