Returnal game director announces brand new studio ‘Cosmic Division’

Back in 2023, following the successful launch of Returnal – and the subsequent acquisition of Housemarque by PlayStation – long-time game director Harry Krueger revealed that he was departing the studio after nearly a decade and a half. While his future plans were kept under wraps at the time, Krueger has now officially announced and unveiled the brand new studio ‘Cosmic Division’.

Making the announcement via a press release, the Finland-based game studio Cosmic Division has now been officially unveiled, with Krueger serving as founder and CEO.

Speaking on this new initiative, the CEO offered insight into the mentality behind Cosmic Division’s creation, stating: “we're building on our strengths while finding a new edge through fresh themes, ideas and talent. We believe there is always room for games built on timeless values that trust the player and leave a lasting impact.”

Taking lessons from other newly-established studios, Cosmic Division aims to operate on a “lean-and-mean philosophy” prioritising “craftsmanship, fast iteration, and sustainable growth over scale.”

Unfortunately, we will have to wait a bit longer to learn about what the team is working on, with Krueger and co. simply teasing that they are developing “a single-player PC and console title” aiming to deliver “an unapologetically gameplay-first experience and a story with strong emotional resonance” – not too dissimilar to the likes of Returnal.

Of course, Cosmic Division is operating on a much smaller scale when compared to Housemarque, and so expectations should be kept in check. Still, the notion of having another studio working on titles with a similar mentality to Housemarque is exciting to see. The full press release can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this announcement? What was the first Housemarque game you played? What are your expectations for Cosmic Division’s debut title? Let us know down below.

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