Cliff Bleszinski Reflects on His Bittersweet Journey Post-Boss Key
The journey of famed developer Cliff Bleszinski after the closure of his studio, Boss Key Productions, and his reflections on the industry's response to its failure.
Cliff “CliffyB” Bleszinski, a well-known game designer formerly with Epic Games, recently reached a significant milestone reflecting on the ten years since the establishment of his studio, Boss Key Productions. Bleszinski posted on his social media, reminiscing about the highs and lows of his journey in game development. He noted:
“11 years ago I started Boss Key. Sigh. It was amazing at first and then, well, it broke me for a good long while.”
Translation: 11 years ago, I started Boss Key. It began wonderfully, but eventually, it took a toll on me for a long period.
After leaving Epic Games in 2012, Bleszinski launched Boss Key, with its first title being LawBreakers, which had high-paced gameplay and unique characters, yet failed to gain traction in the competitive gaming landscape. Since closing its doors in 2018, Bleszinski has taken a step back from the developmental front line. He mentioned:
“I’m happy consulting at this point.”
Translation: I am content with providing consultancy services for now.
This reflection shines a light on the often harsh realities within the gaming industry, where success and failure can swiftly alter a developer’s trajectory.
