After spending over forty years in game creation, Peter Molyneux has decided to retire once he completes his divine simulation game, Masters of Albion—assuming you believe his statement.
In a conversation with Edge (via PC Gamer), Molyneux referred to Masters of Albion as his “redemption title,” further stating: “… this is my concluding game. It simply is.”
The game was revealed in August 2024 during Gamescom Opening Night Live; at the time of its revelation, Molyneux had already been stealthily developing the project for three years.
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Masters of Albion is being developed by Molyneux’s autonomous studio, 22cans, which he established in 2012 after departing from Lionhead Studios. The game, where players oversee a medieval community, currently lacks a launch timeframe.
Molyneux, best known for crafting the divine simulation game Black & White and the initial three Fable titles, is possibly just as recognized for his pre-launch extravagant and overly enthusiastic portrayals of his creations, frequently causing disillusionment when they do not meet expectations or lack promised attributes.
To his credit, Molyneux is conscious of his habit of amplifying, informing Edge: “I’m aware that people will suggest, ‘Come on, it can’t be your final game,’ but, you know, I’m 66 years of age.” The seasoned developer, who once remarked in 2014 that he’s “just going to pass away” instead of retiring, added: “I’m exerting effort as fiercely as I ever have in my life. And I simply lack the life energy to embark on this again.”
Even following the public unveiling of Masters of Albion, Molyneux indicated that this potential final game could indeed be his last, openly discussing (and rather morbidly) his lifestyle, which involves smoking and drinking.
“I began to ponder… what should I concentrate on? I was 60 at that moment and this epiphany struck me that this subsequent game could be my final one,” Molyneux stated in 2024. “I am not declaring that I’m retiring. I will be discovered lifeless one morning with my head resting on the keyboard.”