Also called: Game Writer, Quest Writer
Writes the stories, dialogue, and quests in video games.
A narrative designer writes branching dialogue for a character, works with designers to tie story to gameplay, and records lines with voice actors.
Game industry pay estimates (no single BLS category); big studios pay more but layoffs have been frequent since 2023.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Writing or game design degree.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Creative Writing, Game Design, English.
Growing about average. Steady but competitive.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI writes bulk dialogue and quest text, cutting writer jobs; lead story design and character voice stay human.
Classes: Creative writing, English literature, Theater, Computer science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3043.
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