Top 3 Longest Development Cycles in Gaming History

Comparing Blizzard's potential 2030 timeline against historical projects that took over a decade to reach store shelves.

The top 3

  1. Duke Nukem Forever's 15-Year Wait: Initially announced in 1997 and finally released in 2011, holding the record for the most infamous development delay. Duke Nukem Forever
  2. Beyond Good and Evil 2's Record Streak: First teased in 2008, the title has surpassed 18 years in various stages of development without a firm release date. Beyond Good and Evil 2
  3. Half-Life 2's Six-Year Sprint: Considered a marathon for its time, this project set the standard for high-budget, long-term development expectations. Half-Life 2

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