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Harry Krueger, former Returnal director, founded Cosmic Division in May 2026 to create gameplay-first experiences with a "lean and mean" philosophy aimed at building a "forever studio."

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Who
Harry Krueger (former Returnal director at Housemarque), Cosmic Division
What
Harry Krueger, former Returnal director, founded Cosmic Division in May 2026 to create gameplay-first experiences with a "lean and mean" philosophy aimed at building a "forever studio."
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:30:34 GMT · 4h 10m ago
Where
Finland ·
Why
Krueger left Housemarque to build a studio focused on sustainable growth, prioritizing game experience and careful scaling, while being open to generative AI as a tool.
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The gaming industry faces a cycle of overexpansion and downsizing; Krueger's new studio aims to counter this trend by focusing on sustainable, lean operations and iterative game development, potentially influencing how new studios are structured in a volatile market.

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