Returnal Developer Housemarque to Move Into New Studio By End of 2024 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 04 October 2023 / 4,070 Views
Returnal developer Housemarque announced it has plans to move into a new studio based in Helsinki by the end of 2024.
"Housemarque, a member of the PlayStation Studios family and Finland’s longest-standing gaming firm, is gearing up to launch one of the Nordics’ most advanced gaming headquarters by the end of 2024," said Housemarque’s brand director Mikael Haveri.
"This facility will not only be a testament to our rich gaming legacy but will also be a beacon of innovation and creativity in the Northernmost capital.
"Sustainability remains core to our values. Our revamped hub will champion green initiatives, ensuring a balance between technology and planetary care. As we embark on this transformative journey, we’re committed to further solidifying our position in the world of gameplay innovation."
Housemarque was acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment in June 2021. The studio had developed eight exclusive games for PlayStation consoles before the acquisition.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Returnal was great and I feel Housemarque have proven they can handle bigger projects. Hopefully this is an indication the team is growing and will have more resources and funding going forward.
"Housemarque, a member of the PlayStation Studios family and Finland’s longest-standing gaming firm, is gearing up to launch one of the Nordics’ most advanced gaming headquarters by the end of 2024,"
In a time when a lot of studios are letting employees go, it's nice to see Housmarque growing.
That is great. Hope their team keep increasing and they launch an even better IP.
I hope they can expand, while I liked Returnal and want to see what they can offer in terms of big games in the future, also want another Super Stardust or Nex Machina again. SSHD might be one of my favourite games of all time.
These guys are master-class at creating "Arcade" Gameplay. Returnal was a amazing start, i can't wait to see the new games coming from Housemarque.
Time for the big leagues u deserve it!
Hopefully their next game plays like returnal.
