Studio Wildcard
Developer of the survival sandbox game ARK: Survival Evolved.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2014
- Employees
- 82
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Doug Kennedy
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Debt Financing · $1.4M · 2020
- Subsidiaries
- Grapeshot Games
About
Through groundbreaking technology and a relentless commitment to immersive experiences, we are revolutionizing the open-world survival genre at Studio Wildcard. Founded in 2014 by industry veterans with a shared vision, we set out to bridge the gap between ambitious indie creativity and AAA production values. Our team is driven by the belief that core gamers deserve vast, dynamic worlds that challenge their survival instincts and foster deep community interaction. We leverage cutting-edge tools like Unreal Engine 5 to create visually stunning and technically complex environments, as seen in our flagship franchise, ARK: Survival Evolved. Our innovation extends beyond just game mechanics; it permeates our entire development philosophy. We operate as a distributed studio, uniting talented developers from across the globe—from our headquarters in Redmond, Washington, to our offices in Gainesville, Florida, and beyond. This flexible, remote-friendly structure allows us to tap into a diverse pool of expertise, ensuring that every aspect of our games, from creature AI to environmental physics, is crafted with precision and passion. By prioritizing direct engagement with our player base and iterating rapidly based on community feedback, we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the survival genre, delivering experiences that are as evolving and unpredictable as the prehistoric worlds we build.