The Chinese Room Regains Independence and Embraces New IPs
In a significant move for the British gaming industry, The Chinese Room has regained its independence from Sumo Digital through a management buyout. This acclaimed indie studio, known for its narrative-driven titles like Dear Esther and Everybodys Gone to Rapture, is now poised to explore new creative directions with two original intellectual properties in development. Director Ed Daly expressed excitement about the studio’s renewed freedom to innovate and collaborate on projects that align with their vision.
The buyout, facilitated by venture capital firm Hiro Capital, marks a pivotal moment for The Chinese Room, which had previously been positioned as a support studio under Sumo. Spike Laurie from Hiro Capital emphasized the importance of nurturing British talent in the gaming sector, highlighting The Chinese Room’s unique creative force and its potential to compete globally. As the studio embarks on this new chapter, the gaming community eagerly anticipates what fresh experiences they will bring to the table.
With the gaming landscape continually evolving, one can’t help but wonder: how will The Chinese Room’s independence influence the future of narrative-driven gaming? Will they redefine storytelling in games once again?
Original source: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/still-wakes-the-deep-studio-the-chinese-room-regains-independence-working-on-2-original-ips/