if this is your first thought I am a little worried

nazi studio would say this

Game prices will increase next genearation. the cost of game production and time is expensive. But with the increase it would be dope to see more games with multiplayer, coop all within the same package. Even if shorter game at times . That way people get value. Part of the reason for layoffs is cost of living is going up including for game devs while wages often remain the same so it nearly feels like they are taking long on purpose because they are paid salary anyway and helps released polish game