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Lucas Pope Cautious About Sharing New Game Ideas

4/7/2026

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  • Lucas Pope, the creator of Papers, Please and Return of the Obra Dinn, says he is wary of sharing current projects because AI could copy his ideas.
  • In a podcast interview, he says he wants to produce quality games but feels hesitant after their success.
  • He enjoys the creative process but worries about meeting high expectations for future releases.
  • He plans to focus on narrative and gameplay until he feels confident.