1518 Studios
Bringing Your Vision to Life
Los Angeles, United States
100-200
Founded 2016
About
About 1518 Studios (Side)
1518 Studios, now rebranded as Side, is a leading video game development and art services partner headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With 40+ studios worldwide and 30 years of experience, they serve AAA to indie developers with comprehensive game development services.
Company Background
- Formed: February 2021 (merger of 5518 Studios + Orange Rock under Pole To Win)
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, California
- Global Presence: 4 continents (Europe, Asia, North America)
- Led by: Kasturi Rangan (former Orange Rock CEO)
Art Production Team
- 200+ artists internationally
- Art directors, artists, and animators
- Spread across 12 countries
- Every style, genre, and platform
Services
Game Art
- 2D and 3D art production
- Character and environment design
- UI/UX design
- Concept art
- Weapon art
Game Development
- Full-cycle development
- Mobile, console, and PC
- Live ops support
Additional Services
- Porting
- Product development
- Staff augmentation
Notable Projects
- Call of Duty: Mobile
- Raid: Shadow Legends
- Marvel Strike Force
- Ghostrunner 2 (2D concept art, 3D weapon art with One More Level/505 Games)
Why Choose 1518 Studios
- 40+ studios global network
- 200+ artists across 12 countries
- AAA clients like Activision and Plarium
- Full-cycle art and development services
- combined industry experience