Sparking Curiosity-Driven Exploration Through Narrative in 'Outer Wilds'

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In this 2021 Independent Games Summit session, writer and narrative designer Kelsey Beachum explores narrative's role in achieving Outer Wilds' primary design objective of curiosity-driven exploration, and examines specific narrative design choices and their effects on player experience.

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