This is one of the most significant trends we are seeing. As environmental consciousness grows, there is an increasing demand for sustainable practices in various industries, including game development.

This involves minimising the carbon footprint of game development, utilising renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and adopting eco-friendly packaging and distribution methods.

Sustainable game development can serve as a role model for other industries and demonstrate the commitment of game developers to environmental responsibility.

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) games offer immersive experiences that can give players a first-person perspective on important issues, which helps to build empathy.

These technologies provide an opportunity to bridge the gap between the virtual and physical worlds, allowing players to interact with virtual ecosystems and witness the consequences of their actions in real time.

AR and VR games can educate and raise awareness about environmental challenges, encourage conservation behaviours, and inspire players to take real-world action.

We are seeing this trend where developers are linking real-world conservation efforts to in-game actions. Many developers want to create a positive impact, and this approach allows them to involve players in real-world conservative efforts.

Such as our game Bleached Az, where in-game revenue and rewards went to carbonneutral, which has planted 250+ trees since October 2019.

Environmental challenges are complex and require collective action to address effectively. Future environmental games will foster collective action among players, encourage collaboration, and create virtual communities dedicated to environmental causes.

These games can serve as platforms for players to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on real-world projects. By emphasising collective action, environmental games can empower players to make a tangible difference in their communities and contribute to broader environmental movements.

Alternate reality games (ARGs) are narrative-driven experiences that blur the lines between fiction and reality by creating a fictional game narrative in the physical world. ARGs often involve players solving puzzles, uncovering hidden clues, and collaborating with others to progress in the game, often utilising websites, physical print, and phone lines you can call.

ARGs can be designed to simulate real-world environmental issues and challenges in environmental games. By engaging players in a compelling storyline and incorporating environmental themes, ARGs can motivate players to explore real-world solutions and actively participate in environmental initiatives. These games are a good chance for various organisations and communities to build and collaborate.