BioShock Infinite 'Wasted A Lot Of Time And Money' On Dead Ends
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- BioShock 4 has faced significant development challenges since its announcement in 2019, with the newly formed studio Cloud Chamber struggling to find the right creative direction.
- Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick admitted that the company wasted time and money pursuing creative approaches that ultimately proved unworkable, contributing to delays.
- A Bloomberg report revealed internal dissatisfaction with the game's narrative, resulting in 80 layoffs and leadership changes at Cloud Chamber, including the hiring of Rod Fergusson to steer the project.
- Zelnick expressed disappointment over the prolonged wait but emphasized the company's commitment to quality over quantity, aiming to deliver exceptional entertainment rather than just more content.
- Although Zelnick is optimistic about the current state of BioShock 4, the game still lacks a release date and is unlikely to have one announced soon.
