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Harry Krueger, former director at Housemarque, founded Cosmic Division in May 2026 with the goal of creating a "forever studio" focused on "lean and mean" gameplay-first experiences.

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Who
Harry Krueger, Cosmic Division, Housemarque
What
Harry Krueger, former director at Housemarque, founded Cosmic Division in May 2026 with the goal of creating a "forever studio" focused on "lean and mean" gameplay-first experiences.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:30:34 GMT · 5h 35m ago
Where
Finland ·
Why
Krueger left Housemarque after 15 years to build a studio capable of standing the test of time, prioritizing "the game is the boss" philosophy and a sustainable approach.
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This new studio's approach to game development, emphasizing sustainability, a small team, and thoughtful use of AI, could influence future independent game studio models in an industry often characterized by overexpansion and downsizing.

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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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