What does the future of external development look like?

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GamesIndustry.biz · 12 min read · business

GamesIndustry.biz surveyed senior external development figures on the industry's future. Experts predict external development will shift from capacity support to capability support, with large tier-one providers and specialized boutiques benefiting, as publishers increasingly outsource complex features and co-development rather than maintaining all capabilities internally.

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Claude Bordeleau Code Wizards Group External Development Summit GamesIndustry.biz Keywords Studios Lego Horizon Adventures Lewis Packwood Sony Stuart Muckley Studio Gobo Winking Studios Xu Xiaojun

Appeared in 2026-07-13.