https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubisoft-discusses-the-future-of-single-player-game/1100-6454748/

The future of single-player games has been a hot topic of discussion following EA's shuttering of Dead Space developer Visceral and the news it would "pivot" the design of the studio's planned single-player Star Wars game. Now, another major publisher, Ubisoft, has shared its thoughts on whether single-player games can continue to thrive in an industry that has been increasingly focusing on games-as-services.

During an investors call, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot shared his thoughts on single-player games, and he remains positive about their potential. "Those types of games can continue to sell for a long time," Guillemot said. He noted that introducing mechanics like RPG elements to single-player games can increase their appeal because they extend the game's replayability. Guillemot also said that Ubisoft is working on implementing user-generated content to entice players to continue playing these kinds of titles longer periods of time.