Volition Veterans Launch Shapeshifter Games Amid Industry Layoffs
In the wake of Embracer Group's sweeping layoffs and the shutdown of the acclaimed Saints Row developer Volition Games last year, a beacon of hope emerges as former Volition developers band together to form Shapeshifter Games. The new studio, revealed by TechRaptor, aims to focus on AAA game development and create a sustainable environment for creativity and innovation.
Led by industry veterans including studio head Matt Madigan and studio director Rob Luftus, Shapeshifter Games is already collaborating with a top, yet undisclosed, publisher on a promising new IP. AJ Nelson, a principal lighting artist previously with Ascendant Studios, hinted at an exciting partnership with Xbox on his LinkedIn profile, suggesting a co-development project with Xbox Games Studio.
Based in Champaign, Illinois, Shapeshifter Games seeks to specialize in open-world games and console development, leveraging the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. Amid ongoing industry challenges and layoffs extending into 2024, the formation of Shapeshifter Games represents a fresh start for these seasoned developers and a thrilling development for the gaming community.
Source: TechRaptor