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Cover of This Gen’s Top Remakes & Remasters by Copies Sold
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This Gen’s Top Remakes & Remasters by Copies Sold

The current gaming landscape is defined by a strategic pivot toward remakes and remasters, which serve as a critical risk-mitigation tool for AAA publishers facing bloated budgets and market volatility.

  • Remakes and remasters are a de-risked strategy for publishers due to proven demand and shorter, cheaper production cycles compared to new IPs, which can cost over $150M and take nearly a decade to develop.
  • Capcom's strategy of using reliable remake pipelines to fund innovative new titles is becoming an industry standard, with other major publishers like PlayStation, Xbox, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Konami adopting similar approaches.
  • Steam often generates less revenue per copy for remakes/remasters due to higher sales volume in lower-priced regions and frequent discounting, with countries like China, Brazil, and Russia being top markets for titles like Resident Evil 4.
Alinea AnalyticsJul 2026
Cover of Ark: Survival Evolved and Roleplay Servers: Japan
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Ark: Survival Evolved and Roleplay Servers: Japan

The surge in viewership for the video game Ark: Survival Evolved during early October 2023 demonstrates the significant impact of private roleplay servers on live-streaming engagement.

  • Between October 2nd and October 13th, 2023, Ark: Survival Evolved generated 34.4 million hours watched, jumping 104 spots to become the 3rd most-watched game on live streaming platforms.
  • On October 4th, 2023, Ark: Survival Evolved outperformed GTA V in viewership, recording 3.9 million hours watched compared to 3.8 million for GTA V.
  • The viewership surge was primarily driven by a private role-playing server organized by Vaultroom and the esports team Crazy Raccoon, which featured a collaborative group of popular streamers and Vtubers.
Stream HatchetOct 2023