Rockfish Games, developer of the Everspace franchise, has received an €8 million grant from Germany's expanded €125 million annual games fund — the largest single grant awarded by the program. The funding covers nearly 45% of the €20 million budget for the next Everspace title and will be distributed over five years. CEO Michael Schade explains how the grant enables the studio to remain fully independent, expand its team, invest in staff training, and stay on the cutting edge of technology. Schade also discusses the role of Xbox Game Pass and Early Access in Rockfish's funding strategy, and argues that Germany's AA game development scene is healthier and more sustainable than chasing AAA prestige.
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