Despite James Bond Being Its Most Expensive Game Ever, Hitman Maker Says Blockbusters ‘Can Be Done For Half Of What You Hear About’
Kotaku | 05.05.2026 22:38
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S console generation has catapulted the AAA blockbuster game budget from north of $100 million to north of $300 million in some cases. While many are worried about these dynamics hollowing out gaming’s AA middle tier, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak recently suggested there are ways to keep costs more under control for studios with the discipline to do so.
