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Virtuos, most recently known for co-developing Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, is taking its operations to the next level by opening a new branch in South Korea. The announcement, as reported by Video Games Chronicle (VGC), reveals an exciting step for the company as it seeks to expand its influence in the thriving South Korean gaming industry.
The new studio, called Virtuos Seoul, is expected to play a pivotal role in addressing unique challenges faced by Korean game developers while fostering stronger global collaboration.
One of Virtuos Seoul’s main goals will be to help Korean games reach international audiences while simultaneously bringing global content into the South Korean market. The vision is to unlock new opportunities by connecting studios to untapped global markets and providing players with fresh and diverse content.
The general manager of the newly established studio, Sean Yoon, justified the move as South Korea has become a new capital in gaming and that the hype behind Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater are a good benchmark.
Gaming is deeply ingrained in Korean culture. As the world’s fourth-largest games market, South Korea has produced some of the world’s biggest hits and remains a top gaming hub.
Establishing the physical studio in Seoul enables Virtuos to directly address the unique challenges faced by Korean studios, with the proximity facilitating closer co-development and collaboration. We look forward to helping bring more Korean games to the global stage and vice versa, unlocking new audiences for studios and new content for players alike.
As a reminder, the Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake itself is set to release this August and has been praised for retaining the charm of the original while modernizing its gameplay and visuals.
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