Publisher Paradox Interactive has provided a lot of news recently, and now they've announced that Jon Shafer, the designer behind such games as Sid Meier's Civilization V (a great entry in the series), has joined Paradox Development Studio to work on some new projects.
Shafer is currently working on an unspecified project, but Paradox promises more details in the future. "Bringing Jon Shafer onto our team is exciting for all of us; there's probably nobody here who hasn't personally played and enjoyed his work," said Johan Andersson, EVP of Creative Direction at Paradox Development Studio. "Adding a new designer to our studio is always a significant challenge. Our fans have very high expectations for us based on the games they play - deep, complex titles with long-lasting, replayable experiences. I've known Jon for 15 years now, and I'm excited to have him join us. Jon has the expertise to create more of those experiences, and he shares our core design philosophies; we can't wait to share his games with our fans."
"I've been a fan of Paradox's games for years now, and moving onto the team behind some of my favorite titles is an exhilarating moment for me," added Shafer himself, Game Director at Paradox Development Studio. "I've been drawn to strategy games for as long as I can remember, and it's harder to find a better selection of rich strategy experiences than at Paradox. I look forward to working on the next big title in their catalog - stay tuned!"
Can Shafer produce something special at Paradox?