1666: Amsterdam Creator Discusses Long Development Journey
Originally published Jun 7, 2026
By Eric Goldman · IGN
AI-generated summary based on IGN · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 2, 2026
Key points
- 1666: Amsterdam's development took over 15 years, with Patrice Désilets working at multiple companies.
- A playable 30-minute demo was recently released ahead of the game's full launch.
- Désilets revealed that players may be able to play as a cat in the game.
At IGN Live 2026, Patrice Désilets, the creator of 1666: Amsterdam, shared insights into the game's development. The game's development spanned over 15 years, during which Désilets worked at multiple companies and fought to regain the rights to complete his vision. A playable 30-minute demo was recently released, offering a glimpse into the game's unique timeline and gameplay mechanics. Désilets also revealed that players may have the opportunity to control a cat in the game, adding an unexpected twist to the historical narrative.
Read the original story: IGN — by Eric Goldman