Julian Lefay, a key figure in open-world RPG development, has stepped away from his studio, Oncelost Games, but his highly anticipated game “Wayward Realms” will continue under new leadership.
A visionary behind expansive, detailed worlds and unprecedented player freedom in open-world RPGs, Julian Lefay has departed his studio.
- Julian Lefay co-founded Oncelost Games in 2019 after leaving Bethesda.
- He was developing “Wayward Realms,” an RPG described as a spiritual successor to Daggerfall.
- The game’s development will proceed under the direction of Ted Peter, also a co-founder of Oncelost Games.
- Lefay’s past work significantly shaped the foundations of open-world RPGs.
“Wayward Realms” Development Continues
Julian Lefay, influential in shaping the open-world RPG genre, has left his studio, Oncelost Games. He co-founded the studio in 2019 after his departure from Bethesda. Lefay was spearheading the development of a new RPG titled “Wayward Realms.”
A Spiritual Successor to Daggerfall
This ambitious project, “Wayward Realms,” is being presented as a spiritual successor to the classic game Daggerfall. The development of “Wayward Realms” will now be overseen by Ted Peter, another co-founder of Oncelost Games, ensuring the project’s continuation.
Lefay’s Impact on RPGs
Lefay’s career has left an indelible mark on the RPG landscape. His work is credited with establishing fundamental principles for open-world RPGs. These include the creation of vast, richly detailed game worlds and the introduction of revolutionary player freedom.
