Returnal director Harry Krueger has revealed that he’s formed a new development studio in Finland, Cosmic Division, following his departure from Housemarque in 2023.
Krueger spent nearly 15 years at Housemarque and was involved in the early stages of the company’s latest project, Saros, having previously worked on Returnal, Outland, and Reogun. He’s now heading up Cosmic Division as its founder and CEO. Here’s what he had to say:
I’m incredibly grateful to Housemarque for our shared journey, which has shaped the foundations for our new studio. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we’re not standing still. At Cosmic Division, we’re building on our strengths while finding a new edge through fresh themes, ideas and talent. We believe there is always room for games built on timeless values that trust the player and leave a lasting impact.
Cosmic Division revealed in a separate press release that it will be developing a single-player PC and console project, which is planned to offer “an unapologetically gameplay-first experience” and “a story with strong emotional resonance.” The studio announced it’s looking for “collaborators, investors and exceptional talent” to facilitate development.
You can read our full review of Saros here.
[Source – VGC]