Even Though They Created Gothic, Germany Wants to Develop Games on Baldur’s Gate 3 Level
Germans want to create games on the level of Baldur's Gate 3, and to achieve this, a government program has been created that incentivizes developers with no small amount of money.
Baldur's Gate 3 won almost every prize possible at every major event. Germans also want to develop games like the works of Belgian RPG masters. As of 2020, the German government has been granting substantial cash rewards for categories such as the "Best German Game." This year, the Rockfish Games studio received EUR 100,000 for Everspace 2.
Germany has a great potential in game development
Deutscher Computerspielpreis (DCP) or German Computer Games Awards is an annual event where awards are given in various categories to titles created by German developers. Fame and a trophy are great, but money is also cool. Especially large amounts, and that's exactly what is being given away.
Example categories could be "best family game," "best debut," "best audio design," and many others. The reward for capturing them varies from 40 to 60 thousand euros. In certain situations, a game nomination can also be awarded 25,000 euros. There is also a "best international game" category - won by Baldur's Gate 3 - but, surprise, without any monetary reward.
The money comes from the funds of the German government. Michael Kellner, Secretary of State in the Federal Ministry of Economy and Climate, spoke this year at the DCP.
This year's DCP particularly demonstrates the wide range and creativity of games developed in Germany. This enormous diversity and creativity must be expanded further, and the potential of the industry must be utilised even more. As the Federal Government, we want to make an important contribution to this through our new games funding.
Similar programs exist in France, the United Kingdom, and Canada. In the future, the number of such projects will only increase, as the computer game market is becoming larger. Details about the German Computer Games Awards and prizes can be found on their website.
Based on Kellner's words, it can be assumed, unofficially of course, that at the moment the goal is to make a game like Baldur's Gate 3 in Germany.
The funding is to help ensure that games such as this year's best international game also go on to be developed in Germany.
It is entirely possible, particularly in an industry like computer game development. In it, the statement "the sky is the limit" holds true like perhaps nowhere else. Small businesses are often limited by finances, but such programs can help alleviate this problem to some extent. I am eagerly anticipating masterpieces from Germany.
