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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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