About
About Hinterland Studio
Hinterland Studio is an independent Canadian game developer founded in 2012 in Vancouver by Raphael van Lierop. They are the creators of The Long Dark, which has reached 10+ million players worldwide.
Company History
- Founded: 2012
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Founder: Raphael van Lierop (former Relic Entertainment)
Founding Team
Industry veterans including:
- Alan Lawrance (Volition Inc.)
- Hokyo Lim (League of Legends)
- David Chan (BioWare)
- Marianna Krawczyk (God of War series)
Notable Games
The Long Dark (2017)
- 10+ million players worldwide
- Survival game set in Canadian wilderness
- Kickstarter funded (2013)
- Steam Early Access (2014)
- Full release: August 2017
- Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox
Expansions
- Tales from the Far Territory (2022)
Funding
- Canada Media Fund seed financing
- Successful Kickstarter campaign (2013)
Mission
Creating thought-provoking, story-rich entertainment experiences set in compelling original worlds.
Note
Hinterland is primarily a game developer, not an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference.
Why Hinterland Matters
- The Long Dark 10M+ players
- Vancouver-based Canadian studio
- AAA veteran founding team
- Independent creative vision
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