Life By You: Leaked Screenshots Reveal Unreleased Project

The cancellation of Paradox Interactive's Life by You continues to resonate with fans, especially after recently surfaced screenshots offer a closer look at the game's potential.

Life by You's Cancellation: A Look at Lost Potential

Stunning Visuals and Character Models Impress Fans

Following the unexpected cancellation, images from the portfolios of former Life by You developers—including Richard Kho, Eric Maki, and Chris Lewis—have surfaced online, compiled by @SimMattically on Twitter (X). These images, also featured on the developers' personal websites and Chris Lewis's Github page (detailing animation, scripting, lighting, modder tools, shaders, and VFX), showcase significant advancements in the game's development.

While the visuals aren't drastically different from the final trailer, fans have praised noticeable improvements. Comments highlight the disappointment surrounding the cancellation, emphasizing the game's unrealized potential.

The screenshots reveal detailed character customization options with enhanced sliders and presets, along with impressive outfit designs suitable for diverse weather conditions and seasons. The game world itself boasts a richer, more atmospheric environment than previously shown.

Paradox Interactive's Deputy CEO, Mattias Lilja, previously explained the cancellation, citing key areas needing further development and an uncertain path to a satisfactory release. CEO Fredrik Wester echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the team's hard work but acknowledging the decision to halt development was ultimately the best course of action.

The cancellation surprised many given the anticipation surrounding Life by You, a PC title aiming to compete with EA's The Sims. The abrupt closure of development and the subsequent shuttering of Paradox Tectonic, the studio behind the project, left fans disheartened.