Expanding their arsenal of video game developers around the world, Ubisoft have recently announced they will be opening a new development studio in Sweden, titled Ubisoft Stockholm. This newest division will be helmed by Patrick Bach, who recently concluded 15 years of development with Electronic Art’s DICE studio. According to Ubisoft, the new studio will benefit from “Bach’s proven track record in innovation, world-class technology and international management skills”.
At the moment, Ubisoft Stockholm will collaborate with Massive Entertainment on the development of upcoming AAA games, including the recently announced Avatar game. They expect to be 100-people strong in their first two years of operating, and have started recruiting.
Patrick Bach | Ubisoft Stockholm Studio Manager
I am thrilled to be joining the Ubisoft family, where I feel I will be able to use my experience in the game industry in a new and different way. My goal has always been to create the best possible gaming experiences for players. When talking to Ubisoft about what we value most, it was clear that we share the same passion for nurturing teams’ creativity with that goal in mind.
David Polfeldt | Massive Entertainment Managing Director
I am confident that Patrick Bach’s leadership skills, his desire to nurture the passion and creativity of the people he works with, and the attraction of Ubisoft’s renowned brands will encourage world-class talent to join Ubisoft Stockholm. The combination of these different elements will lay strong foundations for the new studio, enabling the team to focus on the quality and innovation of the games they create, and grow to become one of the best studios in the world.
Christine Burgess-Quemard | Ubisoft Executive Director
Ubisoft Stockholm is the latest example of Ubisoft’s selective expansion in Europe and beyond, aiming to tap into high potential talent pools, and further strengthen our existing local presences. We believe that Ubisoft Stockholm will be an important pillar in this expansion, enabling us to continue to attract some of the best talent in our industry.
