Crystal Dynamics and Eidos employ close to 600 developers at four locations in the United States and Canada. The studios operate independently but share a passion for storytelling through art, animation, and innovation. With nearly 40 games shipped in the last 30 years, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos are two of the most storied game developers in the entertainment industry.
Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, best-in-class game development studio headquartered just south of San Francisco in sunny San Mateo, Calif. Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has grown into a world-class studio by developing iconic franchises and keeping at the forefront of the very latest in technology and graphics. Having created beloved properties such as Gex and the Legacy of Kain series, as well as driving the award-winning, massively successful Tomb Raider franchise at around 100M franchise units sold to date, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects
Founded in 2007, Eidos‑Montréal® is game developer and publisher best known for breathing new life into established intellectual properties, whether owned, licensed, or developed in partnership with industry collaborators. Renowned for its storytelling expertise, the studio brings depth, emotion, and renewed relevance to beloved worlds, crafting narrative‑driven experiences that resonate with players around the globe.
Crystal Dynamics and Eidos-Montréal’s portfolios feature popular and critically acclaimed original IPs like Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Legacy of Kain, Thief and many more.
Embracer Group is a global group of creative and entrepreneurial businesses in PC, console and mobile games, as well as other related media. The Group has an extensive catalog of over 400 owned or controlled franchises.
With its head office based in Karlstad, Sweden, Embracer Group has a global presence through its operative groups: THQ Nordic, PLAION, DECA Games, Dark Horse, Freemode and Crystal Dynamics – Eidos. The Group includes 55 internal game development studios and engages nearly 6,500 talents across nearly 30 countries.
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