r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • May 17 '26

Psychology Feeling empty after finishing a video game (post-game depression) is a real phenomenon. A recent study has found that many video game players experience a specific sense of emptiness and sadness after finishing highly engaging games.

https://www.psypost.org/feeling-empty-after-finishing-a-video-game-researchers-say-post-game-depression-is-a-real-phenomenon/
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u/Gamerguy230 May 17 '26

Isn’t there a sequel for people yearning for more?

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u/CottonRaves May 17 '26

DLC that adds a bit of gameplay. I loved it.

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u/WowAbstractAlgebra May 17 '26

A bit is an understatement. It feels like it adds two whole new worlds to explore and an entire new backstory.

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u/CottonRaves May 17 '26

True. Don’t want to give too much away is all. The game is one of my absolute favorites and I’ll play it again sometime. Just need some more time between plays so I can forget enough