Indie Game Studio Anchor Point Spins Off
Anchor Point Studio has become a fully independent game development studio following NetEase's continued divestment from Western assets. The move allows the studio to pursue its creative vision with more autonomy. The spinoff is being viewed as an example of how small, focused teams can thrive after separating from a larger corporate entity.
- The studio was established in April 2023, with its main office in Barcelona, Spain, and another in Seattle, Washington. - Anchor Point is led by CEO and Creative Director Paul Ehreth, a veteran game designer whose credits include lead designer on *Control* and work on the *Halo* series. - The studio's leadership team also includes Head of Operations Pere Torrents, who has a background working on major titles like *Halo*, *Ghost of Tsushima*, and *Red Dead Redemption 2*. - Anchor Point's focus is on developing action-adventure games for both PC and consoles. - At its launch, the studio announced plans to hire up to 100 employees across Europe and North America, offering remote and hybrid work options. - The spinoff is part of a broader trend of NetEase divesting from or closing several of its Western game studios. - Following its separation from NetEase, Anchor Point is now actively seeking new investors and partners to finance its debut project.
