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PUBG and Callisto Protocol publisher Krafton will soon launch its “first Canadian AAA studio” in Montreal, Quebec.
The studio will be lead by former Ubisoft game director, Patrik Méthé, who Krafton describes as “a prominent figure with over 20 years of experience in leadership roles on some of the world’s most renowned franchises”.
The studio will look to hire 150 people over the next three years, and is already at work on The Bird That Drinks Tears, an adaptation of a popular Korean fantasy novel.
“We are thrilled to open our first Canadian AAA studio in Montréal, one of the world’s top cities for video game production,” said Krafton CEO CH Kim.
“The local pool of creative and specialized talent is impressive, and we hope that many will join our team,” Kim added. “Krafton Montréal Studio will be our third studio in North America, and we have found a great leader in Patrik who has extensive experience bringing franchises to new heights.”
“Our team is currently made up of seasoned talents with a proven track record of successful games. We share a common goal: to deliver the finest adaptation of the novel and to provide an exceptional experience to gamers,” added Méthé. “As a fan of medieval fantasy since my teenage years, I’m excited to bring to life a fantasy masterpiece as an ambitious and memorable game. We couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of the Krafton family.”
We’ll report back as more on The Bird That Drinks Tears is known.
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