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Fatshark

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About Fatshark Fatshark is an independent game developer based in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2007, they have grown from subcontractor work to becoming a self-publishing studio with over 200 employees, best known for the Warhammer: Vermintide series. Company Scale Founded: 2007 200+ employees Location: Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden Status: Independent, self-publishing Founders Martin Wahlund Rikard Blomberg Joakim Wahlström Johan Jonker Notable Games Warhammer Franchise Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide (2015) Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (2018) - 25+ million players Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (2022) Other Titles Lead and Gold (2010) - First published game (with Paradox) History Originally worked as subcontractors on AAA titles. In 2009, co-founded Bitsquid (game engine), which was acquired by Autodesk in 2014. The sale funded development of Vermintide. Acquisitions Acquired Swedish developer A Sweet Studio AB to expand capabilities. Specializations First-person action games Co-op multiplayer experiences Warhammer universe games Live-service operations Why Choose Fatshark 25+ million players for Vermintide 2 200+ person experienced team Independent and self-publishing Warhammer expertise with Games Workshop Live-service experience

About Pieces Interactive Pieces Interactive was a Swedish game development studio founded in 2007 in Skövde, acquired by THQ Nordic in 2017. Known for Alone in the Dark reboot and Titan Quest series, the studio was closed in 2024. Company History Founded: 2007 Location: Skövde, Sweden Founders: 9 people Acquired by: THQ Nordic (2017, 2.8M kr) Closed: 2024 Notable Games Original Development Puzzlegeddon (PC, XBLA, PSN) Fret Nice (XBLA, PSN) Kill to Collect Robo Surf (iOS, Android) Roby Tumbler (iOS, Android) Paradox Partnership Magicka: Other Side of the Coin Various Magicka DLC packs Magicka 2 Leviathan: Warships THQ Nordic Era Titan Quest series work Alone in the Dark (reboot) Studio Philosophy Specialized in smaller scope but high quality, unique digital distribution games. Closure Closed by Embracer Group in 2024 as part of cost-cutting restructuring. Note Pieces Interactive is closed. Entry exists for historical reference. Why Pieces Mattered Alone in the Dark reboot Titan Quest series Magicka 2 development Skövde, Sweden university hub THQ Nordic partnership