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The latest Housemarque coverage curated for game developers.

Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen exits from studio

Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen has left the studio, marking a notable leadership change at the Returnal developer. The exit comes with no public explanation or replacement named yet. For teams …

News Game Developer · 4 weeks, 1 day ago
"The goal isn't to build something that burns brightly for a few years and disappears" – Cosmic Division CEO on launching a "responsibly ambitious" studio

Former Housemarque game director Harry Krueger has launched Cosmic Division in Helsinki with a seed round and a deliberately lean plan. The studio is pitching itself as “responsibly ambitious,” aiming …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Returnal director will be 'responsibly ambitious' to ensure his new studio prospers

Housemarque veteran and Returnal director Harry Krueger says his new studio will stay “lean and mean” while still taking creative swings. The practical takeaway for devs is that he’s explicitly …

News Game Developer · 3 months, 1 week ago
Former Housemarque game director launches Cosmic Division

Harry Krueger, the Returnal director, has started Helsinki-based Cosmic Division after 15 years at Housemarque. The studio is staying intentionally small and is aiming for a single-player PC/console new IP …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 1 week ago
Former Housemarque game director launches new studio Cosmic Division

A former Housemarque game director has started Cosmic Division, and the studio is already aiming at a new single-player franchise for PC and consoles. For devs, the notable part is …

News Game Developer · 4 months, 1 week ago
Housemarque to host session at Nordic Game 2026

Housemarque is using Nordic Game 2026 to unpack how Saros was shaped by art and design working in lockstep. For teams shipping gameplay-first games, the interesting bit is the studio’s …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months ago
Inside Housemarque's improved narrative process for Saros

Housemarque is refining its narrative process for Saros, focusing on pacing and production quality. This shift emphasizes well-prepared performances, which could significantly enhance the storytelling aspect of the game. Developers, …

News Game Developer · 5 months ago