Yeah Conratulation though i’ve to say, atleast for the Most Played Games i wasn’t really surprised.
If you look at Steam-Forum for other Games there often comes this Topic up about “Is the Game Dead?” Simply because it’s around 1k up to 10k and other Folks post there the Statistics to showcase that like 10K is still “much”… and Grim Dawn was everytime in the top 100.
The “Top Sellers” price is still kinda surprising(but definitely deserved…), though i’ve to say a lot happened for GD 2019. Forgotten Gods did come out, a lot of Great free stuff in terms of Content-drops especially the QoL which did polish the game to the next level, also there are a few huge Youtubers which showcased the Game like Rhykker and Gronkh… so yeah.
I’ve yet to point out, that’s already a huge success in my Eyes(even while i thinking GD would deserve even more “attention”), when you think about it how we’ve two Monsters dominate this Genre. Diablo 3 and Path of Exile… and both are trimmed to modern Gamers one for the casual crowd, the other one more hardcore but free2play and a huge emphasis of Online-Features. (Seasons, Economy, etc)
To see a traditional Hack’N’Slay which isn’t forced “online-only”, have classic Qualities like letting play you the Game HOW YOU WANT… singleplayer, multiplayer LAN or Online, as well a huge Emphasis on Modding, and innovating / give a fresh experience rather on proper Gameplay stuff instead of the “online-carrots” makes me really happy. I looking forward to Diablo 4, Last Epoch and Wolcen… but especially D4 will lose again on PC(and this time also on Console) the freedom of choice to play the game how you want, and are forced to play online is a bit of a downer to me.
Great Work @Zantai and the rest of Crate… you’ve done a stellar job and meanwhile this isn’t really my “Cup of tea” i can’t wait to see your next Game with the City Builder and also doing well with the Xbox Port. As Grim Dawn Fan i still hope you won’t “abandon” the Game completly(hate the word… let’s rather say "not finish the Game this early) and give us still some meat from time to time, than again it doesn’t seem that way, atleast for 2020 and i really can understand that you guys are burned out on GD and want to move on to something new. One thing is for sure, you are now also one of my absolute Favorite Developers and did something which i hardly consider any other Game to achieve besides Torchlight 2. You delievered a Game in of my Favorite Genres and play in the same League of the best ones(Diablo).
Indeed you have. I knew GD had been in the top sellers at least one other year. but 3 years straight is great news. And getting into the most played as well shows players are still hearing about the game, giving it a try and becoming as addicted as the rest of us.
The passion, love and hard work you’ve all put in over the years just shows what a great team and company Crate is. Hopefully Medierra will treat you all to a few tri-beers in celebration.
@LightningYu What are you on about? There are still updates to come for the game.
I know, if you read through the Topic you will most likely find my Answer to that.
My Point was rather a overall statement that i hope the Update / Content Support will last longer than we might imagine. Not to claim there won’t come anymore because for fact i know there are still some to come (I’m really hyped for the Totems…)
As an independent filmmaker, i just have to say i LOVE seeing hard work get recognized. Congratulations to Crate and its team. I’m fairly certain, from experience, that in this case “worked their asses off” is a gross understatement.
Altough i’ve been sceptical ftom time to time, i would realy want to congrats the whole dev team on these beatifull results! GD has been een absolute dream game, the best in its kind for the past few years.
I love to see the support and i hope you guys will keep it up. Furthermore, good luck and alot of fun on creating other titels.
Best of wishes for 2020 and have a good happy new year!