About
About Turbulent
Turbulent is a Montreal-based game development studio founded in 2002, acquired by Cloud Imperium Games in 2023. With 189 employees, they've worked on Star Citizen since 2012, developing web platforms, tools, and in-game content including environments and technology.
Company Overview
- Founded: 2002
- Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Team: 189 employees (at acquisition)
- Parent: Cloud Imperium Games (2023)
- Experience: 11+ years on Star Citizen
Services
Platform Development
- Web platforms
- Community tools
- Launcher development
- Telemetry systems
Star Citizen Contributions
- Spectrum (community platform)
- Starmap
- Issue Council
- Galactapedia
- Roadmap
Technical Services
- Cloud services
- Persistent Entity Streaming
- Server Meshing
- In-game content development
Notable Work
Maria Pure of Heart Hospital
6-month project creating the colossal Lorville Hospital medical facility.
Star Citizen ($580M+ crowdfunded)
Core development partner since 2012.
Montreal Studio
Located in Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood with modern facilities.
Acquisition (2023)
Cloud Imperium fully acquired Turbulent after 11 years of collaboration, bringing total CIG headcount to 1,110.
Why Choose Turbulent
- Star Citizen core partner
- 11+ years collaboration
- 189 employees major studio
- Montreal-based Canadian talent
- CIG-owned full integration