Sumo Digital

About Sumo Digital

Sumo Digital is a British video game developer founded in 2003 in Sheffield, UK. Acquired by Tencent in 2022, they employ 1,200+ people across 17 studios globally, having worked with Microsoft, Sony, SEGA, and Activision on titles like LittleBigPlanet 3, Forza Horizon 2, and Warframe.

Company Overview

• Founded: 2003
• Headquarters: Sheffield, UK
• Founders: Carl Cavers, Paul Porter, Darren Mills, James North-Hearn
• Owner: Tencent (2022)
• Team: 1,200+ employees

Studios (17 locations)

UK

• Sheffield (HQ)
• Nottingham
• Newcastle
• Brighton (The Chinese Room)
• Leeds (Red Kite Games)
• Leamington Spa
• Warrington

International

• Pune, India
• Bangalore, India
• Wroclaw, Poland
• Czech Republic (PixelAnt)
• Vancouver, Canada

Notable Projects

• LittleBigPlanet 3 (Sony)
• Forza Horizon 2 (Xbox 360)
• Warframe (content updates)
• Various AAA co-development

Partnerships

• Microsoft
• Sony
• SEGA
• Activision
• Digital Extremes (Warframe)

Corporate History

• 2007: Opened Sumo India
• 2007: Acquired by Foundation 9
• 2014: Management buyout (NorthEdge Capital)
• 2022: Acquired by Tencent

Why Choose Sumo Digital

• Tencent-owned major backing
• 1,200+ employees massive scale
• 17 studios global presence
• LittleBigPlanet, Forza AAA credits
• Sheffield HQ UK heritage