The studio thatgamecompany, known for atmospheric games like Journey and Sky: Children of the Light, has decided to venture into the publishing sphere. It announced the launch of a publishing division, which will support indie developers.
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The new publisher plans to focus on engaging and emotional games, and thatgamepublisher has no specific genre preferences. The main priority is that the titles leave a lasting impression on gamers, the method of achieving this is secondary.
thatgamepublisher is not looking to heavily limit itself in the selection of developers. According to the publisher, it is open to collaborating with teams of almost any size, from solo developers to large studios with AA games. They can approach it at the prototyping stage or with a nearly completed project. In return, thatgamepublisher promises to provide funding and help with production planning, marketing, platform relations, community management, and long-term IP development.
The terms of partnership with thatgamepublisher will vary depending on the specifics of the game, but the publisher asserts that they will always be "transparent, fair, and convenient for developers."
thatgamepublisher has already signed contracts to publish its first games, but their titles remain undisclosed.