A former PlayStation narrative director, Kim MacAskill, is advocating for the writers of the game Until Dawn to be properly credited in the upcoming Until Dawn movie. MacAskill has initiated a petition, as reported by Eurogamer, urging Sony to set a new standard in crediting game developers in transmedia projects.
In her petition, MacAskill expresses frustration over the lack of recognition for the game's creators, stating that while the film credits the director and writers, the game developers are only vaguely acknowledged as "based on the Sony game." She emphasizes the hard work and creativity of the game's developers, arguing that they deserve to be named and honored for their contributions.
Further detailing her stance on LinkedIn, MacAskill contrasts the treatment of Until Dawn with HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us, which credits both the studio and Neil Druckmann. She questions the disparity, especially after being told by Sony executives that she would never receive credit for the IP she helped create due to her salaried position, which included no royalties or ownership.
MacAskill's petition calls for Sony to revise its approach to IP crediting in transmedia adaptations, suggesting that providing an executive producer credit or equivalent acknowledgment would appropriately honor the original creators. She sees this as vital for maintaining the integrity of the industry and inspiring future creators.
In other news related to Until Dawn, it was recently announced that Until Dawn Remastered will be available on PlayStation Plus in May 2025, possibly as a promotional tie-in with the movie. The Until Dawn movie itself, which was released just before the weekend, received a lukewarm reception, earning a 5/10 from IGN, with the review criticizing it for failing to capture the essence of the original game's horror elements.
