New FPS Like Battlefield on Steam Proves Live-Service Games Can Survive With Smaller Player Counts

The live-service trend might be dying, but Wardogs is proving that there is still a way to use this formula and not worry about hitting record-breaking player numbers. Wardogs has been generating a lot of buzz recently, especially with its closed beta numbers that drew in around 200K players. I know it sounds counterproductive to bring up beta numbers when I just mentioned that live-service titles don't need to draw in tons of gamers, but what sets Wardogs apart is that the devs behind the FPS tactical shooter have prepared themselves for the day that its player count drops.