Crytek (Warface, Crysis 3) has just opened up a new studio in North America. Crytek USA Corp. is based in Austin, Texas, and follows the recent launch of Crytek Istanbul as the company continues their rapid expansion.
"Crytek has always enjoyed a special relationship with gamers and business partners in North America, so establishing a permanent presence in the US was a natural step," said Crytek's Cevat Yerli.
"We are extremely excited about the work that we will be undertaking from our strategic new location in Austin, with David Adams and his team of 35 experienced developers. We believe our CryENGINE technology will enable the team we assemble to create unparalleled new gaming experiences."
The team is to be headed up by David Adams, who added: "I'm thrilled to be a part of the newest Crytek studio, which will boast some of the brightest development talent in the industry. The studio's launch represents Crytek's commitment to delivering diverse and high quality content to players everywhere."
Adams, who was GM and co-owner of Vigil, brings with him the core members from Vigil, the studio that went down with the good ship THQ last week. According to a report on Gamasutra, as many as 35 key staff members have joined the new team.
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