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Finishing a RPG causes “post-game depression” according to new study

Finishing a video game can trigger "post-game depression," study finds - Dexerto
Dexerto • Mar 23, 2026

Finishing a video game can trigger "post-game depression," study finds - Dexerto

Post-game depression is now being studied as a measurable phenomenon, with researchers identifying how finishing a video game can leave players feeling empty, reflective, and emotionally drained.

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Federal_Zombie_9456's avatar
Federal_Zombie_9456 2w

Are you saying we need a game that never ends..?...

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JingJunMa AdminOP 2w

I’m thinking this is the reason I don’t play RPGs anymore lol

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Federal_Zombie_9456's avatar
Federal_Zombie_9456 2w

Would be nice if extra levels were added every month or side quests made by fans and players.

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SituationDismal 1w

Jokes on them; I’m already depressed. And thankfully that status effect doesn’t stack, so I can only get it once. 😎

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omnino 1w

I feel this way every single time I finish a great experience until I find the next thing that sparks joy. I feel like I'm serotonin surfing when I play RPGS.

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