Fellow Traveller: Launching a Publisher is Easier than Maintaining One

LudoNarraCon has become a significant event in the gaming industry, with its 2024 edition scheduled to take place from May 9 to 13. Fellow Traveller founder Chris Wright reflects on the event's fifth anniversary, noting that it has been a successful year with increased support from Steam and higher traffic. However, the team is now focused on making the 2024 edition a more immersive experience for attendees. Wright also discusses the label's ethos, which has evolved over the years, and its focus on narrative-driven games. The company has signed nine new games for release over the next two years, but is taking a cautious approach due to delays in its current portfolio. Wright welcomes the growth of new indie publishers, but notes that sustaining a publisher is more challenging than launching one. He also highlights the importance of government support for the gaming industry in Australia, which has been increasing in recent years.