Game Dev Tycoon, a business simulation game where players create and manage their own video game development company, was first released.
The developer released a cracked version of Game Dev Tycoon online to observe and study piracy impacts, with the pirated version causing players to lose in-game progress, mimicking piracy consequences.
Game Dev Tycoon was approved for release on the Steam platform through the Greenlight process, increasing its accessibility and audience reach.