Legendary game designer Peter Molyneux, known for classics like Populous and Fable, has publicly distanced himself from his blockchain-based business simulator, ‘Legacy.’ Despite the game reportedly raising $54 million through a virtual land sale in 2021, Molyneux now states that the entire concept of crypto gaming was "flawed."
Key Takeaways
- Peter Molyneux, a celebrated game designer, has criticized the crypto gaming model.
- He specifically disavows his own game, ‘Legacy,’ which raised significant funds through a virtual land sale.
- Molyneux is now focused on his final game, ‘Masters of Albion,’ aiming for redemption.
Molyneux’s Stance on Crypto Gaming
Molyneux, whose career spans influential titles such as Populous, Theme Park, Black & White, and Fable, expressed his dissatisfaction with ‘Legacy’ in a recent interview with EDGE magazine. "The game is still live now – people play it every day. But no, I don’t stand by it, because fundamentally the whole notion of crypto gaming was flawed," he stated.
While Molyneux disputes the exact amount raised by ‘Legacy’s’ land sale, he acknowledged that the funds have been instrumental in supporting his studio, 22cans, in their development of their next project. This upcoming game, ‘Masters of Albion,’ is described as a blend of RTS, RPG, and god game elements.
Redemption and a Final Game
‘Masters of Albion’ holds significant personal importance for Molyneux, who views it as a chance for redemption. He admitted to overpromising in the past, particularly regarding his previous project ‘Curiosity,’ but explained that his intentions were always good at the time. "Masters of Albion is a redemption title for me," he shared. He also emphatically declared that this will be his final game. "It just is," he concluded.
The full interview with Peter Molyneux can be found in the latest issue of EDGE magazine, #416.
Sources
- "The Whole Notion Of Crypto Gaming Was Flawed", Time Extension.
