An independent developer has spent 300 hours making the credits for his game because he wants to include everyone

In a surprising turn within the video game industry, it has been reported that nearly 20 developers of The Callisto Protocol were not included in the game’s credits, a phenomenon that has raised growing concern among professionals in the field. The lack of recognition for these contributors highlights a recurring problem in the industry, where some voices are dismissed due to administrative decisions. A truly involved developer However, amid this controversy, an independent developer known as Twilight Moonflower has decided to adopt a completely opposite strategy. In an attempt to include everyone who gave […]

In a surprising turn within the video game industry, it has been reported that nearly 20 developers of The Callisto Protocol were not included in the game’s credits, a phenomenon that has raised growing concern among professionals in the field. The lack of recognition for these contributors highlights a recurring problem in the industry, where some voices are dismissed due to administrative decisions.

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However, in the midst of this controversy, an independent developer known as Twilight Moonflower has decided to adopt a completely opposite strategy. In an attempt to include everyone who liked his post on Twitter, the developer committed to recognizing all his followers in the credits of his upcoming horror title. While his initial expectation was only 100 names, his post went viral, accumulating the astonishing figure of 60,000 likes.

This phenomenon led to an unusual result: a sequence of credits that extends for approximately half an hour. The developer revealed that fulfilling this promise took him more than 300 hours of work, reflecting a strong commitment both to the community and to recognizing his development team. “Even if it was just a little recognition,” he said, he felt compelled to give all his followers a space in the final credit.

This is not the first time a study has opted for this strategy. In 2025, the creator of Dragon’s Chronicles also implemented a similar approach, including 226,000 names in the credits of his game. This type of event highlights how social media is influencing recognition dynamics within the industry, creating spaces that are as broad as they are unpredictable.

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Author: Jesús Bosque

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