Hardsuit Labs

About

In 2015, industry veterans Andy Kipling and Russell Nelson founded Hardsuit Labs with a straightforward yet ambitious mission: to make great games. What began as a Seattle-based game development studio has evolved into a comprehensive full-service partner for the global gaming industry. The studio carved out its niche through deep expertise in Unreal Engine development, with a lineage spanning from UE2.5 through to current and unreleased versions. This technical foundation, combined with a co-development and work-for-hire model, allowed Hardsuit Labs to build lasting partnerships with some of the world's largest gaming companies, including Activision, Epic Games, Microsoft, Paradox Interactive, and many others. The team at Hardsuit Labs believes that exceptional games are built by exceptional people working in healthy, collaborative environments. Their culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and respect - values they believe are essential for fostering creativity and innovation. In 2023, the studio joined Keywords Studios, expanding their ability to collaborate with partners worldwide while maintaining their commitment to quality and positive workplace culture. From full game development and co-development to porting and engineering services, Hardsuit Labs continues to deliver innovative solutions that bridge the best of gaming's past with its exciting future.