Climax Studios

We specialize in AAA co-development, technical solutions, and full game development for the computer games industry. We work on both AAA and indie titles, supporting studios globally. Climax Studios, a Keywords Studio, was founded in Portsmouth in 1988.

We collaborate with partners like Sony, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Bandai Namco, Lego, Hangar 13, Ubisoft, Xdev, Oculus, Build a Rocket Boy, Hasbro, Konami, 2K, EA, and Codemasters.

We offer creative, art, and technical solutions. Our project portfolio includes Exodus, Returnal PC, Sackboy: A Big Adventure PC, Age of Empires IV, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles, Wasteland 3, Mafia: Definitive Edition, R-Type, Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, Diablo, Theme Park World, Serious Sam: Next Encounter, Sudeki, Nicktoons Unite!, Ghost Rider, Silent Hill Origins, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Dead Nation, Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion, and New World.

Our aim is to support studios globally to achieve their creative vision, turning challenges into opportunities. We focus on collaboration and knowledge-sharing. We foster a culture where developers experiment, share ideas, and thrive as a team. We celebrate individuality and diversity, ensuring everyone feels they belong and can contribute to shaping gaming’s future.

Collaboration is central to our approach. We aim to understand client needs, identify solutions, and implement integrated processes for smooth workflows, cost-effectiveness, and good results.

Climax Studios has a team of more than 250 developers across multiple disciplines. Its studio environment is collaborative and inclusive. The culture empowers, values, and inspires individuals to take initiative and ownership, fostering creativity, fun, and team spirit. Developers experiment and share ideas. It offers a people-first, flexible work environment. Climax Studios operates from four studio locations in Portsmouth, Liverpool, Edinburgh, and London.

We offer our employees a range of benefits. These include flexible, remote-friendly working with core hours. For mental health support, we provide access to mental health first-aiders, therapy and coaching via Myndup, and private medical insurance. We provide a strong pension plan and life insurance. Employees get a minimum of 25 days’ holiday, a paid winter break, and three volunteering days per year. We have family-first policies for parents and caregivers. For learning and development, we provide an annual budget, expert talks, game jams, and mentoring opportunities. Employees also get a competitive employment package.