Avignon, France – May 27, 2025 – The landscape of video game development is set to expand with the launch of Atlantis Studio, a brand-new, privately funded game development studio based in the vibrant South of France. Co-founded by industry luminaries Ru Weerasuriya and Nico Augusto, Atlantis Studio brings together a wealth of experience and a passion for crafting innovative gaming experiences.
The studio boasts a talented team of game industry veterans who have previously contributed their expertise to renowned companies such as Ubisoft and Midgar Studio. This collective experience positions Atlantis Studio as a promising new force in the gaming world, poised to deliver high-quality and engaging titles.
The studio has already embarked on its first ambitious game, leveraging the cutting-edge capabilities of the Unreal Engine 5. Epic’s powerful engine will enable Atlantis Studio to create visually stunning and immersive game worlds, promising exciting experiences for players.
"We are thrilled to announce the creation of Atlantis Studio in the beautiful South of France region" said Ru Weerasuriya, Co-founder of Atlantis Studio. "Our vision is to foster a creative and collaborative environment where experienced talent can come together to develop games driven by our common passions."
Nico Augusto, Co-founder, added "The core team at Atlantis Studio is composed of exceptional and talented individuals. Together, we are looking forward to sharing with everyone the world we are crafting!"
Atlantis Studio is actively seeking to expand its ranks and is currently hiring multiple developer profiles. Interested candidates are encouraged to explore the live listings available on the company's official website at atlantisstudio.fr.
Stay tuned for further announcements regarding Atlantis Studio's debut game.
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About Atlantis Studio
Atlantis Studio is a privately funded video game development studio based in Avignon, France. Co-founded by Ru Weerasuriya and Nico Augusto and composed of industry veterans from renowned game development studios, Atlantis is dedicated to creating innovative and high-quality gaming experiences, by gamers for gamers. The team is working on their first project, an original game currently developed using UE5. The studio is hiring talented developers to join their growing team.