The Creative Team Behind Mythic Quest Discusses Comedy Amid Layoffs
Key figures from Mythic Quest reflect on the challenges of blending humor with the ongoing layoffs in the gaming industry.
The Creative Team Behind Mythic Quest Discusses Comedy Amid Layoffs
PC Gamer engaged in a conversation with Rob McElhenney, Ashly Burch, and Megan Ganz about the new challenges in Mythic Quest Season 4.
Highlights from the Interview
Context of Industry Layoffs
The show doesn’t shy away from alluding to the recent trend of significant layoffs within the gaming industry. Rob McElhenney mentioned:
“Mythic Quest lost a lot of good people… when we fired them.”
Translation: Mythic Quest has seen many talented individuals exit the company due to layoffs.
Season 4 references the difficulties stemming from the end of Covid, which marked a significant downturn in profits leading to layoffs.
Ashly Burch adds:
“Dude, the videogame industry made 56 billion dollars last year.”
Translation: The gaming industry continued to be lucrative, despite recent cutbacks.
Creative Balance
During the press event for the new season, the creators discussed the sensitive balance between humor and serious topics like layoffs.
Rob shared insights on navigating satire in the gaming context:
“We’ve got 20 years of experience of always walking that line.”
Future Prospects
Megan noted the importance of exploring these themes in future seasons to address the ongoing challenges faced by the industry:
“If we get a Season 5, maybe we can find a funny angle into it.”
Translation: The creative team is keen to continue addressing serious topics in a comedic light in upcoming seasons.
The ongoing industry dynamics, including workforce challenges, continue to find a place in the show’s narrative, offering audiences both humor and reflection.
