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11 Bit Studios
Polish video game company
Polish video game company
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | 11 bit studios Spółka Akcyjna |
| logo | 11 Bit Studios logo.png |
| type | Public |
| traded_as | |
| foundation | |
| location | Warsaw, Poland |
| key_people | Przemysław Marszał |
| industry | Video games |
| products | |
| num_employees | 299 |
| num_employees_year | 2025 |
| homepage |
11 bit studios S.A. is a Polish video game developer and publisher based in Warsaw. The studio was founded in September 2010 by former members of CD Projekt and Metropolis Software. The studio is most known for developing Anomaly: Warzone Earth (2011), This War of Mine (2014), Frostpunk (2018), Frostpunk 2 (2024) and The Alters (2025).
History
The company was officially formed on 11 September 2010, founded by CD Projekt and Metropolis Software developers and staff members. Currently, they employ approximately 299 people. The company's goal is to create games suitable for both hardcore gamers as well as casual gamers. and This War of Mine, which was often praised by critics for its depiction of civilians in a city under a siege similar to the siege of Sarajevo.
The studio's 2018 release, Frostpunk, sold over 250,000 copies in its first three days. Frostpunk depicts a dystopian Victorian England that has been overtaken by the frost, and the player is tasked with managing humanity's last city. In 2020, it was revealed that the company was investing $21 million to fund the development of three projects and four games signed to its publishing labels. One of them, Frostpunk 2, was announced on 12 August 2021 and released on 20 September 2024.
Games
Developed
| Title | Year | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Anomaly: Warzone Earth | 2011 | Android, iOS, Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| Anomaly: Korea | 2012 | Android, iOS, Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows |
| Funky Smugglers | Android, iOS | |
| Sleepwalker's Journey | ||
| Anomaly 2 | 2013 | Android, iOS, Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 |
| Anomaly Defenders | 2014 | Android, iOS, Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows |
| This War of Mine | Android, iOS, Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S | |
| Frostpunk | 2018 | Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
| Frostpunk 2 | 2024 | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
| The Alters | 2025 | |
| Frostpunk: 1886 | 2027 | Microsoft Windows |
Published
| Title | Year | Developer | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spacecom | 2014 | Flow Combine | Android, Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows |
| Beat Cop | 2017 | Pixel Crow | Android, Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch |
| Tower 57 | Pixwerk | Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows | |
| Moonlighter | 2018 | Digital Sun | Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |
| Children of Morta | 2019 | Dead Mage | |
| South of the Circle | 2022 | State of Play | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch |
| The Invincible | 2023 | Starward Industries | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
| The Thaumaturge | 2024 | Fool's Theory | |
| Creatures of Ava | 2024 | Inverge Studios, Chibig | Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S |
| Indika | 2024 | Odd Meter | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
| Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault | 2025 | Digital Sun | |
| Death Howl | 2025 | The Outer Zone | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch |
Canceled
| Title | Platform(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Project 8 | Windows |
Charity
The company announced in November 2022 that it would transfer proceeds from one of its most popular releases—This War of Mine—to organizations helping Ukraine rebuild from Russia's invasion.
References
References
- Mitchell, Richard. (7 October 2010). "11 bit studios formed by CD Projekt, Metropolis Software vets". AOL.
- . ["11 Bit Studios"](http://www.ign.com/companies/11-bit-studios).
- "11 Bit Studios SA, 11B:WSE profile".
- . ["Anomaly Warzone Earth"](http://www.11bitstudios.com/games/7/anomaly-warzone-earth). *11 bit studios*.
- (December 2014). "This War of Mine for PC Reviews".
- (31 January 2019). "Humble Store's 11 bit studios Publisher Sale Includes Frostpunk, Moonlighter, and More".
- Handrahan, Matthew. (7 July 2020). "11 Bit Studios commits $21m to production of seven games".
- Irwin, Dave. (2024-10-26). "Frostpunk 2 release date".
- (19 December 2024). "11 BIT STUDIOS CANCELS PROJECT 8, LAYS OFF EMPLOYEES".
- [https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/frostpunk-creators-cancel-project-8-and-lay-off-staff-amid-concerns-that-narrative-driven-story-rich-games-dont-sell "Frostpunk creators cancel 'Project 8' and lay off staff amid concerns that 'narrative-driven, story-rich games' don't sell"] . ''[[Rock Paper Shotgun]]''. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- (2022-11-14). "11 Bit Studios Celebrates This War Of Mine Anniversary With Ukraine Charity Drive".
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