Sefton Hill and Jamie Walker, the founders behind Rocksteady Studios, have established a new studio called Hundred Star Games, according to a new listing that was discovered on Endole, a corporate data website. Hundred Star Games’ website, which has reportedly been live for some months now, can confirm that the new studio will ultimately comprise 100 staff members (per the name), all of whom will be working on AAA games in London. Hill and Walker revealed in 2022 that they were leaving Rocksteady so they could “begin a new adventure in gaming.”
Details on Hundred Star Games from Endole:
Hundred Star Games Limited is an active company incorporated on 21 February 2023 with the registered office located in London, Greater London. Hundred Star Games Limited has been running for 10 months. There are currently 2 active directors according to the latest confirmation statement submitted on 21st February 2023.
Hill and Walker on their departure from Rocksteady:
Our decision to leave Rocksteady was emotional to say the least! From the day we founded the company in 2004 all the way to today, Rocksteady has been our life and soul. It has given us the opportunity to do what we love most: make great games with exceptionally talented people. We are so proud of the team here for the games we have all made together, from our first game Urban Chaos, to the much-loved Arkham series, and now the epic Suicide Squad.
But there is something extra special about Rocksteady that goes beyond the games we make, and everyone who works here feels it. It’s the incredible moments that we’ve shared over the years, the friendships made, and the care this team has for each other that have made this unforgettable journey so special. We believe people wear their Rocksteady T-shirts with pride because of how we treat each other and how it feels to be here. We want to thank the team for their hard work and everything they bring to make this such a great place to be.
Some of our proudest moments happened because of this team’s energy and talent: getting the chance to work with Warner Bros. and DC on Batman, the wonderful Arkham Games being way more than we could possibly have imagined, the chance to work with our some of our childhood heroes, giving back to the industry we love so much by helping budding games makers, and finally, building a culture here where people can just be themselves and together make great games.
One very special ingredient in all of this is the Rocksteady fans. Their excitement and support for what we do is the fuel that motivates us to be our best. They are the extended Rocksteady team and we wish them a huge thank you for energizing us over the last 18 years! Now with Suicide Squad in safe hands, and the team here stronger than ever, it’s time to hand over the reins, and for us to start a new adventure together in games.
Nathan [Burlow] and Darius [Sadeghian] have proved their passion and skill at Rocksteady over many years. They are veterans of our industry and we know their commitment to Rocksteady and their talent and energy will take the team to even greater heights. We couldn’t be happier that they are leading the future here and wish them all the very best.
Source: Hundred Star Games, Endole
Via: Polygon