How often should developers add new content to keep players interested?

[Alisa]

Frequent updates can keep a community active, but they can also create pressure to constantly keep up. How much update do you think is good for online games? Do you think too much content can feel overwhelming?

 

[Zani]

This is where reviews come in. Publishers should read up reviews and concerns from fans. These reviews explain why certain decisions are taken, and if releasing new game content is the request, it should be done within two years of such requests.

 

[Demon_skeith]

As much as the game needed within 2-6 months. I think it's impossible to keep steady content coming out to always keep someone glued to one game.

 

[Milla]

I tend to lose interest when a game feels unchanged for too long. A meaningful update every 4 to 8 weeks usually keeps things fresh, especially if it adds new goals, challenges, or ways to play.

 

[Nomad]

It is difficult to come up with exact frequency when it comes to add new content in the game. I believe updates should be about adding major content, but not too much so that players aren't overwhelmed.

 

[Zani]

I tend to lose interest when a game feels unchanged for too long. A meaningful update every 4 to 8 weeks usually keeps things fresh, especially if it adds new goals, challenges, or ways to play.

This is the part game devs don't get. Consistent update is an indication that they care about the game and that sends, in most cases when they get it right, positive signals to the players to keep checking out the latest updates on the game.

 

[Ravenfreak]

I think Sega is taking a good approach to adding new content to Sonic Racing Crossworlds every few months or so, new characters get added to the roster and with that new tracks also get added to the game too. It's spaced out enough so it doesn't feel overwhelming. Fortnite also does a good job spacing out their seasons too.