The transition to a live service model is more than just a technical challenge; it's a cultural shift. In this session, panellists will detail how to successfully transition a team to a live service model and how to avoid common post-launch obstacles and ensure smooth, long-term success by:

• Shifting team mindset to live service delivery.
• Leveraging co-development partnerships to scale, while ensuring critical expertise remains in-house for live adaptability.
• Preparing for live service realities early to avoid growing pains post-launch.

Live service gaming, and the gaming industry as a whole, is evolving rapidly. This panel of industry experts will discuss how studios can set their teams up for sustainable success and turn challenges into opportunities via strategies such as:

• Pre-emptively assessing potential down falls earlier on in the development stage and directly pre-launch.
• Identifying a game’s live service potential to shift existing titles to a live service model or improve upon an existing model that keeps new and old players engaged.
• Implementing cross-department communication at the beginning of a game lifecycle given the impact it can have on the success of commercial, monetary, and community-focused outcomes.