Introducing Wombo Games, a New Studio Founded by IO Interactive Co-Founder

Wombo Games, a newly established game development studio led by Janos Flösser, co-founder of IO Interactive and former Chief Creative Officer at Square Enix, has officially announced its launch. Based in Copenhagen, the studio's inaugural title, Raiders of Blackveil, is slated for release on Steam Early Access this summer. Described as a unique blend of genres, Raiders of Blackveil combines elements of PVE-based roguelite gameplay, MOBA-style champions, and extraction-like gameplay, featuring co-op support for up to three players. With a development team of 21 experienced developers who have worked on notable series such as Hitman, Kane & Lynch, Just Cause, and Tomb Raider, Wombo Games boasts a flat organizational structure with minimal management, aiming to maximize the creative input of each team member. According to Flösser, "Raiders of Blackveil holds a special place for us as our debut title, and its development has been a collaborative effort from every team member." The studio plans to extend this collaborative approach to the game's evolution, incorporating community feedback and making decisions by consensus.