Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Every game needs structure. Something to bind a set of experiences into a cohesive whole. It could just be a menu or a simple world map, but for some games, that structure means an ambitious hub world. Careful though, with high ambition comes high stakes. Let's talk about hub world design, some good and bad attempts at making them, and the factors that can elevate the hub world into its own memorable experience.


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