{
  "id": 14547300,
  "title": "Legendary composer Frank Klepacki says the RTS genre isn't dead, but he would like to see devs get a little more creative with it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/legendary-composer-frank-klepacki-says-the-rts-genre-isnt-dead-but-he",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T21:44:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rts/legendary-composer-frank-klepacki-says-the-rts-genre-isnt-dead-but-he-would-like-to-see-devs-get-a-little-more-creative-with-it/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Frank Klepacki, a legendary composer behind the soundtracks of games such as Eye of the Beholder 2, is not convinced that the real-time strategy (RTS) genre is dead. In an interview with Edge, he addressed the notion that the genre is on its way out. While acknowledging that RTS games have become less dominant compared to their heyday in the 1990s, Klepacki emphasized that the genre is far from extinct. He pointed out that games like World of Warcraft, which may be the only remaining legacy of once prominent RTS titles like Command & Conquer, Warcraft, and Dune 2, still carry a strong presence. Klepacki stressed that the industry tends to go through cycles, with one type of game often taking the spotlight while others fade into the background. He also highlighted the growing reluctance of big-budget developers to take risks, which he believes has led to a shortage of unique concepts in the middle ground. Despite this, Klepacki sees potential for the RTS genre to thrive once again. Recent developments, such as Blizzard's announcement of a new Warcraft 3 campaign and the resurgence of other RTS titles like Company of Heroes and Age of Empires, suggest that the genre is experiencing a resurgence. While the days of blockbuster Hollywood-style productions may be waning, Klepacki remains optimistic about the future of RTS games.",
  "summary": "Klepacki shared his thoughts on the state of the real-time strategy genre in the latest issue of Edge.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}