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Multiple former workers of EA DICE and Embark Studios this week revealed their new studio, Wayfinder Games. While the principle workplace will probably be primarily based in Sweden, the builders themselves can work full distant. The group plans to create a roleplaying sport, combining concepts from each single-player video games, MMOs and tabletop campaigns.
The workers of the brand new studio embrace builders who’ve labored on Minecraft, Star Wars Battlefront and Angry Birds. At the second, Wayfinder has 18 members of its workers. According to Wayfinder, they’ll not solely supply everlasting remote-work choices, however a extra wholesome atmosphere geared in the direction of sustainability.
Fia Tjernberg, Wayfinder’s CEO, stated in a press release, “Our team members have created some amazing games over the past decade and we’re thrilled to assemble such a highly experienced and talented team. We’re on a mission to make Wayfinder Games a wonderful, values-driven place to work and together with our devoted partners, we’re committed to keep evolving how we collaborate in a fully remote environment.”
Wayfinder’s traders and companions embrace Makers Fund, Behold Ventures and Dreamhaven. Archie Stonehill, principal at Makers Fund, stated, “Wayfinder Games is a shining example of what a modern, innovative developer can be… We believe the talent they have attracted is a testament to this culture and we at Makers are excited, and thankful, to be part of it.”
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