Poncle Opens New Japan Studio Led by El Shaddai Creator Sawaki Takeyasu
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Luke Williams
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Summary
Poncle, the studio behind the hit game Vampire Survivors, is opening a new support studio in Japan. Founder Luca Galante has recruited El Shaddai creator Sawaki Takeyasu to lead the new Japanese branch. The two met in 2023 and bonded over each other's work. The expansion is funded by the massive success of Vampire Survivors.
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When you start exporting Vampire Survivor, you can afford to open a new studio or two.
The formerly solo outfit that has grown significantly, having struck us all with the 'just one more game' bug, is announcing they are set to open a new studio based in Japan.
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