About
About Ubisoft Blue Byte
Ubisoft Blue Byte GmbH (formerly Blue Byte) is one of Germany's oldest and most prestigious game development studios, founded in 1988 and acquired by Ubisoft in 2001. They are best known for creating the Anno and The Settlers franchises.
Company History
- Founded: October 1988 in Mülheim by Thomas Hertzler and Lothar Schmitt
- Acquired by Ubisoft: 2001 (26 million marks)
- 695 employees (as of August 2024)
Studio Locations
Ubisoft Blue Byte unites three German studios:
- Ubisoft Düsseldorf (Luise-Rainer-Straße 7, 40235)
- Ubisoft Mainz
- Ubisoft Berlin (established 2018)
Key Franchises
Anno Series
- City-building strategy games
- Multiple successful entries
The Settlers Series
- Die Siedler (1993) - Breakthrough success
- Numerous sequels
- Most well-known Blue Byte product
Other Notable Games
- Great Courts (1989) - First published game
- Battle Isle (1991) - Turn-based strategy success
Services
Development
- Full game development
- Co-development for Ubisoft AAA titles
- VR entertainment
- Cutting-edge technology development
Parent Company
Ubisoft
Why Choose Blue Byte
- 35+ years of German game development excellence
- 695 employees across three studios
- Ubisoft resources and support
- Anno & Settlers franchise expertise
- Co-development for AAA titles