Sandfall Interactive, the studio behind the critically acclaimed RPG Chiaroscuro: expedition 33, intends to maintain its creative independence with its next project. Yen, a key figure at the studio, expressed concern over a trend in television and literature where attempts to broadly appeal to audiences result in a diluted and unfocused final product. This experience has reinforced their commitment to trusting their own instincts and the established vision of the studio.

Chiaroscuro: Expedition 33 has enjoyed meaningful success since its release,garnering “almost exclusively rave reviews” and winning multiple awards according to PCGamer. the game has even received public praise from French developers on two seperate occasions.

Yen believes that too many creative works attempt to satisfy a wide range of preferences, ultimately losing sight of their core identity. they emphasize the importance of remaining authentic to the studio’s internal compass, stating the need to “trust our instincts” as reported by GamesRadar. The studio’s next game will “simply focus on what we think is cool,” signaling a dedication to pursuing their own creative interests.