Midia Research conducted a survey showing that 53% of people prefer single-player titles. Although this might seem obvious to gamers, there are plenty of factors that suggest games that a focus on multiplayer aspects might be even more popular. Apart from the social aspect that makes those types of experiences look like they've drawn larger followings, the potential commercial viability of live-service multiplayer gaming has allured many companies.
It's been increasingly difficult for companies to remain supportive of endeavors that lack some sort of multiplayer experience. This is because of the way that live-service and multiplayer titles have been dominating the space and because they serve as a consistent source of revenue. Games like Fortnite are massive successes, after all, pulling in unprecedented amounts of profit. However, just because some kinds of titles make more money doesn't necessarily mean that everyone prefers to play them.
Supporting single-player games with long-term free updates is rare, but these titles tend to stand out.
A survey by data analytics company Midia Research shows that 53% of gamers prefer single-player video games compared to live-service titles. Midia Research has not made clear the exact sample size of its study....
