Players Dont Want RPGs Bigger Than Skyrim or The Witcher 3, Says Dev [Video]

Veteran game developer Josh Sawyer, known for his work on titles like Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity, and Pentiment, has voiced his thoughts on the growing size of modern RPGs. He believes games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt don’t need to be even larger. This sentiment echoes similar opinions shared by former PlayStation chief Shawn Layden and ex-Bethesda designer Will Shen, who discussed how massive games can lead to player fatigue.

In a recent YouTube video (thanks GamesRadar), Sawyer responded to viewer questions, emphasizing that it’s not essential for players to complete every game they start, as long as they enjoy the time spent playing. Using Skyrim and The Witcher 3 as examples, he explained that the focus should be on creating enjoyable experiences rather than making games excessively long or large.

Sawyer stated, “Some players really need to finish the game but I would say …