Former Volition Staff Form New Co-Development Studio Shapeshifter Games - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 30 January 2024 / 2,190 Views
Some former Volition developers have formed a new co-development studio called Shapeshifter Games.
Shapeshifter Games is based in Champaign, Illinois and will help other studios develop AAA games. Rob Loftus, who was the principal producer on Saints Row, will serve as the studio director on game development.
"Shapeshifter is a new co-development studio that was started by pulling together a group of experienced developers from Volition," said the studio on LinkedIn. "We are focused on AAA game development. One of the goals of the company is to create a more sustainable environment for developers to do their best work.
"We're already hard at work with a top publisher on their next great IP and looking to grow. Shapeshifter is always searching for talented developers to help us grow. Please reach out, we would love to hear from you."
Loftus on LinkedIn stated, "It's been five months since the closure of Volition, but I'm grateful to post that a group of us have re-formed as Shapeshifter Games. The industry climate remains tough and I know I’m fortunate to reconnect with colleagues and turn the page on a new adventure. I’m hopeful for more groups like us and for the brighter days ahead."
Developer Volition, the developers for the Saints Row franchise, was shut down in August 2023 by Embracer Group.
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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One door closes and another one opens.
I'm guessing with lots of market consolidation/purchases which means lots of money floating around we should start to see new ventures opened up like this over the next few years.
So true expect lots of interesting games. Mabey the next epic game will come out and more copies of the same.
Hopefully they've learned from Volition's mistakes.
