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Why UGC is Taking Off

My contribution to 80LV's research on the future of user-generated content in gaming

Kevin Østerkilde 1 min. read

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I contributed to 80LV's 2022 research report on user-generated content, sharing insights from my experience creating mods and custom content for various games.

  • 59% of game developers are actively pursuing UGC features
  • Network effects remain the biggest challenge for new UGC platforms
  • Revenue sharing models are emerging as the key to sustainable creator ecosystems

My contribution focused on the creator perspective; How modding communities form, what motivates creators, and why some games succeed at fostering UGC while others fail.

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