„I just haven’t got the life energy left to do this again.” Strategy games and RPGs legend doesn’t want to live a life of false hope, he knows this is the end

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As a longtime gamer, it’s kind of sad to hear that Peter Molyneux – you know, the guy behind Fable and older titles like Populous and Black & White – feels like his time making games is winding down. He recently told Edge magazine (reported by GamesRadar+) that the project he’s currently working on, Masters of Albion, might actually be his last game.

I anticipate people will tell me, ‘Don’t worry, this won’t be your final game,’ but, as I’m 66 years old and pushing myself harder than ever before, I simply don’t have the stamina to continue, stated Molyneux.

The developer highlighted that he dedicated a lot of passion and work to the Masters of Albion strategy game, which is designed to be similar to Fable in several ways.

Everything I’ve worked towards… it all feels like one big gamble, you know? I’ve risked everything, he explained, like putting all my chips on the table.

For a long time, Peter Molyneux has been known as a very controversial game developer. Although his crowdfunding campaign for Godus was a big hit, the game was never fully released, which significantly damaged his reputation. To this day, many people believe that his announcements should be viewed with caution.

I have to say, even with everything, it’s hard not to really appreciate what Peter Molyneux has done for gaming. From those incredibly innovative simulations he made early on, to the huge RPGs and even entire genres he helped invent, he’s really left his mark. Honestly, if he were to leave the industry now, it would feel like the end of an era. It really would. It’s just sad to think about.

It’s worth pointing out that other people who have worked in the industry for a long time, such as 62-year-old Hideo Kojima, are facing comparable challenges. He has frequently discussed how demanding game development is, and the impact it has on both mental and physical well-being. Time doesn’t spare anyone, not even the most talented creators.

Is Masters of Albion going to be the final game created by Molyneux? We’ll need to wait for confirmation, but it appears the well-known video game developer is seriously considering retirement.

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2025-10-03 14:32