Shapeshifter Games, a new studio founded by former Volition employees, has recently opened its doors. The developer aims to work with world-class developers and publishers to create AAA games, drawing on their experience in open world and character action games.
According to their LinkedIn page, Shapeshifter Games boasts a team with a wealth of experience in developing some of the industry’s most popular franchises. The studio has also brought on board several former Volition executives, with Matt Madigan as studio head, Rob Loftus as lead producer, and Brian Traficante as franchise creative director.
Furthermore, Shapeshifter Games is reported to be focused on developing games for consoles using Unreal Engine 5 and serving as a co-developer on projects for Xbox Game Studios. Although the specifics of their upcoming projects are still unknown, it’s clear that the studio has big ambitions.
The establishment of Shapeshifter Games comes as a welcome development in light of recent industry layoffs. Volition, which had been previously closed down in the summer of 2023, was one of the casualties of Embracer. With the formation of Shapeshifter Games, it’s heartening to see so many affected developers back in action and working on new projects. This news has been reported by Gamereactor.cn.